Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Surgery General Per Diem - Eureka, CA (25993)

Providence is seeking a per diem Trauma physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join their team. The physician assistant or nurse practitioner will support 4 surgeons. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive, family-oriented team environment while making a meaningful impact in patient care.

At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured.

The Value of Working with Us

  • Mainly inpatient rounding with some first assisting in the OR and seeing patients in clinic
  • New graduates welcome to apply, however, inpatient experience is preferred
  • H1-B visa candidates supported O1/J1 visa candidates considered
  • Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Compensation is between $160,306 and $198,540 per year

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, a CME allowance and other benefits offered by the medical group. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Working in Northern California

The first health care facility established by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange in 1920, Providence St. Joseph is a full-service, acute-care facility with two campuses: St. Joseph Hospital - Eureka and Redwood Memorial Hospital. As one of the area's largest employers, St. Joseph Hospital offers state-of-the-art care, including cardiac services in The Heart Institute, an accredited Cancer Program, Women's and Children's services in the Childbirth Center and the only Level II NICU on the North Coast.

Living in Northern California

Humboldt County, located on the North Coast of California, surrounds the city of Eureka and offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. The area features stunning landscapes, including redwood forests and a rugged coastline, along with ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and surfing. The county is known for Cal-Poly Humboldt University, as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene — especially in Eureka. The region’s agricultural heritage has encouraged a culture of sustainable living.

Working for Providence

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Check out our benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran


Questions or interested in applying?

Give our recruiters a call or send us an email and we’re happy to connect with you.

PMG Northern California
Physician and APC Recruitment
(707) 595-0361
PMGNC-ProviderRecruiting@providence.org