Locums Cardiac Anesthesiology Physician in California - Weekly Pay, New Grads Welcome

California

$425/hour
locum tenens
Inpatient

Locums Cardiac Anesthesiology coverage in California with a high-acuity CT and structural heart case mix, plus the ability to structure coverage as full-time or partial-month.

Highlights

  • Full-time or part-time coverage accepted, including partial-month schedules such as 2 weeks per month or a weekend of call
  • High-acuity cardiac anesthesia practice, including VADs, ECMO, and heart transplant, with optional liver transplant anesthesia
  • Strong in-room and perioperative support, including residents and fellows in the OR, robust anesthesia tech support, and experienced CRNAs in the cath lab
  • Post-call day provided after weekday call shifts

Practice Setting

  • Inpatient adult practice, ages 18+
  • Coverage spans cardiac OR and cath lab locations, including EP and structural heart
  • Typical weekday volume includes 2 to 4 cardiac surgery cases and 3 to 4 cardiac cath lab locations
  • Supervision model is 1:2 with residents and fellows

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday weekday coverage plus weekend call coverage needs
  • Home call with a 30-minute response time, weekend call included, flat weeknight call rate applies
  • Full-time need is about 18 to 20 shifts per month, variable shift durations
  • Part-time options available, including partial-month coverage and call-only weekend coverage

Cases and Procedures

  • Cardiac and non-cardiac anesthesia, including coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, and aortic reconstruction
  • EP and structural heart anesthesia, plus advanced perioperative TEE
  • Heart failure surgery support, including percutaneous and durable VAD management, ECMO, and heart transplant
  • Liver transplant anesthesia available on an optional basis

Requirements

  • Must be an MD or DO
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology, BE within 5 years
  • Cardiac Anesthesiology experience profile, this service accepts Cardiac Anesthesiology candidates
  • California license required, will not wait for license
  • ACLS, BLS, and TEE certification required

If you can cover weekdays with home call or prefer a partial-month block, reach out and we can compare your availability with the remaining cardiac coverage needs.

Compensation Details

$425/hour

JobID: JN -102026-39540
Posted October 16, 2026

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