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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine

Providence

Eureka, CA

Eligibility
NP
Unit
Emergency Medicine

Posted Sep 11

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Accepts
NP

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
CA nursing median is $56/hr

CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $89/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $70/hr, across 2945 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

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. The group includes both physicians and advanced practice providers creating a collaborative, supportive and collegial work environment. Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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The posted compensation reflects the starting range of total pay and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with California State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

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.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Sourced from Providence’s careers page.

Requirements

  • ACLS
  • PALS/APLS

Benefits

  • retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
  • health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
  • voluntary benefits
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  • well-being resources

Place

City
Eureka, CA
Median rent
$1,195/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$57,662/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Eureka sits on California's far northern coast amid redwood forests and Victorian architecture. This small port city offers a slower pace, foggy ocean air, and frontier charm—a world away from Southern California's sprawl. Nurses who crave rugged coastline, tight-knit community living, and outdoor adventure will find Eureka a distinctive, off-the-grid relocation choice.

Map showing the location of Eureka, CA
Approximate location in Eureka, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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