Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine

Eureka, California

Providence Medical Group and St. Joseph Hospital are seeking a standout Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Medicine team in stunning Eureka, CA.

Posted Sep 11

Shift and hours: 10-⁠hour days30 hours a week
Unit and setting: Emergency Medicine · Hospital disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured
License: NP license
Term: Permanent As a part-time provider, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment while enjoying the natural beauty and vibrant community of Northern California.Part-time

What it pays

Loan repayment: Eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Pay reviews: Salary based on full-time Compensation is between $178,771 and $226,095 (Salary is based on Full-time).
Pay reviews: Posted salary reflects starting range of total compensation and may include bonuses, stipends, and incentives as applicable to the position

Benefits

BenefitsCME allowanceCME allowance
BenefitsEligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programEligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

The role and schedule

Hours stated: Day (9am – 7pm) and Swing (11am – 9pm)

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Providence Medical Group (PMG)

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Providence Medical Group and St. Joseph Hospital are seeking a standout Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Medicine team in stunning Eureka, CA. As a part-time provider, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment while enjoying the natural beauty and vibrant community of Northern California. Make a meaningful impact—where every day brings purpose and possibility.

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. Compensation is between $178,771 and $226,095 (Salary is based on Full-time). 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, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

What's around it?

In Eureka, CA

Eureka, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,195/mo
Household income: $57,662/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Eureka, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and medical professionals in Eureka typically settle in quieter residential pockets like Sequoia Park, known for well-kept mid-century ranches and bungalows bordering the old-growth forest, or Cutten, an unincorporated woodsy enclave south of town that offers larger lots and a suburban retreat feel. Humboldt Hill, situated further south, provides single-level ranch homes on expansive parcels with scenic coastal views and a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere. Those preferring central walkability gravitate toward Henderson Center for easy access to independent shops, or Cooper Heights and the central H, I, and J street corridors, which offer convenient bicycle and walking routes toward Old Town, Cooper's Gulch, and the bayfront.

Nurses and medical professionals in Eureka typically settle in quieter residential pockets like Sequoia Park, known for well-kept mid-century ranches and bungalows bordering the old-growth forest, or Cutten, an unincorporated woodsy enclave south of town that offers larger lots and a suburban retreat feel. Humboldt Hill, situated further south, provides single-level ranch homes on expansive parcels with scenic coastal views and a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere.

Those preferring central walkability gravitate toward Henderson Center for easy access to independent shops, or Cooper Heights and the central H, I, and J street corridors, which offer convenient bicycle and walking routes toward Old Town, Cooper's Gulch, and the bayfront.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: niche.com

Getting aroundDaily commutes within Eureka are exceptionally short, typically averaging around 13 to 15 minutes, with virtually none of the congestion seen in major California metros. Cross-town navigation relies on arterial grid routes such as H and I streets and the Redwood Highway corridor (Highway 101). Shift workers almost exclusively depend on personal vehicles because public transit options are sparse, though hospital parking is straightforward. When specialized medical transport or major metropolitan travel is required, however, the commute reality changes dramatically, demanding a three- to six-hour highway drive to reach regional hubs in Redding, Santa Rosa, or Sacramento.

Daily commutes within Eureka are exceptionally short, typically averaging around 13 to 15 minutes, with virtually none of the congestion seen in major California metros. Cross-town navigation relies on arterial grid routes such as H and I streets and the Redwood Highway corridor (Highway 101).

Shift workers almost exclusively depend on personal vehicles because public transit options are sparse, though hospital parking is straightforward. When specialized medical transport or major metropolitan travel is required, however, the commute reality changes dramatically, demanding a three- to six-hour highway drive to reach regional hubs in Redding, Santa Rosa, or Sacramento.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: quora.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is an integral part of everyday life in Eureka, with immediate access to ancient forests and rugged Pacific shores. Within city borders, the 67-acre Sequoia Park offers mature coastal redwood groves, walking trails, a duck pond, and the elevated Redwood Sky Walk, while the Hikshari Trail provides scenic walking and cycling right along Humboldt Bay. A short drive connects residents to the dramatic coastal expanses of Samoa Dunes, Moonstone Beach, and the scenic headlands of Trinidad, while inland excursions lead to deep wilderness along the Avenue of the Giants, Arcata Community Forest, and Redwood National and State Parks.

Outdoor recreation is an integral part of everyday life in Eureka, with immediate access to ancient forests and rugged Pacific shores. Within city borders, the 67-acre Sequoia Park offers mature coastal redwood groves, walking trails, a duck pond, and the elevated Redwood Sky Walk, while the Hikshari Trail provides scenic walking and cycling right along Humboldt Bay.

A short drive connects residents to the dramatic coastal expanses of Samoa Dunes, Moonstone Beach, and the scenic headlands of Trinidad, while inland excursions lead to deep wilderness along the Avenue of the Giants, Arcata Community Forest, and Redwood National and State Parks.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 2: historiceaglehouse.com Source 3: cuttenrealty.com Source 4: homeandmoney.com

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Eureka offers healthcare professionals an authentic North Coast lifestyle defined by dramatic natural beauty, Victorian architectural heritage, and an unhurried pace. Set between Humboldt Bay and towering old-growth redwoods, the city allows nurses to leave behind metropolitan gridlock in favor of effortless 15-minute cross-town commutes along routes like the H and I street corridors. Off-shift hours are rich with outdoor recreation: you can walk through the canopy on the Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park, cycle the waterfront Hikshari Trail, or take in a sunset over Humboldt Bay aboard the Madaket ferry before grabbing wood-fired dinner at Brick & Fire Bistro or drinks at Phatsy Kline's in historic Old Town. Established residential enclaves like Cutten, Sequoia Park, and Humboldt Hill provide peaceful retreats surrounded by greenery. However, relocation requires a clear-eyed view of local tradeoffs. Eureka is geographically remote, sitting hours from major urban medical complexes, winters are persistently overcast and damp, and pockets of town struggle with visible homelessness and petty crime. For nurses seeking community connection, cool coastal climates, and wilderness at their doorstep, Eureka offers a unique Northern California refuge.

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As of 2026Source 1: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: californiathroughmylens.com Source 4: historiceaglehouse.com Source 5: cuttenrealty.com Source 6: quora.com

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