About This Role
This per-diem position at the Los Angeles Medical Center offers a flexible, high-impact role within a major teaching hospital and tertiary care hub. Working as a Pediatrician in this bustling community health setting, you will navigate a compact yet high-volume facility to provide care for a deeply diverse patient population. The day-to-day involves managing both routine and complex pediatric cases while collaborating closely with a massive network of specialists and residents. This role is ideal for a Board Eligible or Board Certified physician who thrives in a physician-led, integrated care model and values a culture centered on professional longevity and mental well-being. Shift rates are highly competitive, reaching up to $143.08 per hour for night and weekend coverage. While this is a non-benefited per-diem contract, it provides essential malpractice and tail insurance. It is a perfect fit for a clinician who wants to practice ethical, evidence-based medicine in a premier metro area while maintaining a balanced schedule that allows for exploring Southern California's coastline and mountains.
$40–$65/hr
School / Hospital
Nights · PRN / Per Diem
RN license
Location & Routes
- Base city: Pueblo De Los Angeles, CA
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN or LPN license.
1+ year of relevant experience; ability to onboard quickly.
BLS required. Specialty certs based on unit.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How does per diem nursing work?
Per diem nurses pick up shifts as needed without a fixed weekly schedule. You commit to a minimum number of shifts per month and choose dates that fit your availability.
Does per diem pay more than staff?
Yes — per diem hourly rates are typically 20–40% higher than staff rates because there are no benefits or guaranteed hours.
Are benefits included?
Most per diem roles do not include health benefits or PTO; the higher hourly rate is meant to offset that. Some hospitals offer limited benefits at higher commitment tiers.
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Nursing Jobs in Pueblo De Los Angeles, CA
Nursing jobs in Pueblo De Los Angeles, California are shaped by hospital systems including Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Stanford, and Sutter Health. Roles for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in Pueblo De Los Angeles routinely come from acute-care floors, outpatient clinics, and travel agencies hiring for ICU, ER, labor & delivery, and travel nurse contracts.
Whether you want a steady staff schedule in Pueblo De Los Angeles or per diem flexibility across California, the mix of Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Stanford, and Sutter Health keeps demand steady. RNs with active California licensure and 1+ year of acute-care experience tend to clear the highest pay around Pueblo De Los Angeles, California.
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Full Job Details
Board Eligible Hourly Shift Maximum: $136.15 Board Certified Hourly Shift Maximum : $139.62 Nights/Weekends Hourly Maximum : $143.08 Per diem is non-benefited, hourly positions, including malpractice insurance and tail coverage. Must have CA medical license and paid DEA certificate. The philosophy and beliefs of Southern California Permanente Medical Group are rooted in the founding principles of the Kaiser Permanente integrated managed care partnership established in 1945 between physicians and the Kaiser Foundation. That word – partnership – is important. We are a physician-led partnership with a mission to transform the practice of medicine. We understand that our success is made possible through the skills, ambition and leadership of our physicians and professional staff. We invest in our physicians and staff through continuing education, training, technology support and a nation-leading Physician Wellness program. And to further the legacy of our philosophy we are investing in the future: the Permanente Medical School – scheduled to open in 2019 – will train future generations of doctors to practice responsible, ethical, collaborative and fulfilling medicine. We continually improve the health and wellness of our patients, our physicians, and our communities with our equation of responsible, ethical and effective care. Join us as we continue to deliver The Answer to Healthcare in America. mountains and desert are an hour away, and the weather enables year-round outdoor activities. The Los Angeles Medical Center is the region's largest facility—and SCPMG’s largest teaching facility—with a broad offering of primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary care programs for a highly diverse patient population. Despite its size, the center is remarkably compact, providing physicians with ready access to interaction and support. The center’s Graduate Medical Education program is another hallmark, along with our established culture of collaboration and accountability. Physician well-being is key: New hires and partners alike will find wellness events, workshops, trainings, meet-and-greets, and other opportunities to integrate, grow, and thrive—all in one of the world’s premier big cities. ~ Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status