California Radiology Locums: Remote, Onsite, Neuro & Mammography | Up to $450/hr — Remote

Job highlights

• Ownership: staffing
• Compensation model: eat_what_you_kill
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice covered
• PACS: NovaRad
• EMR: Epic
• Teleradiology component
• Schedule: M-F
• Shifts: day
• On-call: No
• Remote / teleradiology eligible

Salary context for general in California

RadBoard tracks 13 other general openings in California with a median posted salary of $250K (range $249K–$899K).

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Original employer description

California Radiology Locum Tenens Opportunities – Remote, Onsite, General Radiology, Neuro & Mammography A large Southern California health system is seeking multiple board-certified radiologists for new locum tenens opportunities beginning October 2026. These positions offer a variety of remote and onsite coverage options, including general diagnostic radiology, neuro/general radiology, mammography, and evening emergency coverage. Assignments are available at several acute care hospitals throughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas, with both short-term and longer-term opportunities available. Compensation ranges from $375-$450 per hour, depending on the assignment. Opportunities Available Remote Evening Diagnostic Radiology Remote coverage supporting a Southern California hospital system Weekday and weekend evening shifts available Typical shifts: 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Approximately 120-130 reads per shift, with volumes occasionally reaching 150 Mix of CT, MRI, ultrasound, and plain films Heavier volume in CT and plain film No nuclear medicine, cardiac, or breast imaging Physicians may work independently from 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. and must be comfortable reading all studies that come through the emergency department Pediatric trauma may be included Epic experience is required No call Onsite General Diagnostic Radiology – Murrieta, California Monday-Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 13-week assignment with potential for extension Approximately 100-120 reads per day Typical daily volume includes: 60-70 X-rays 30-32 CTs 12-15 ultrasounds 2-3 fluoroscopy studies Approximately 3 MRIs Must be comfortable with general radiology, abdominal and pelvic CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, X-ray, MRI, and basic neuro/MSK GI studies may include upper GI, esophagram, small bowel follow-through, and barium enema PICC placement and hysterosalpingograms may be required or preferred NovaRad and MModal Support staff available No local candidates; physicians must live at least 60 miles from the facility Onsite Mammography – Murrieta, California Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Approximately 15-20 mammograms and 10 biopsies per day Expected productivity of approximately 50 RVUs per day Inpatient and outpatient setting Local candidates accepted Longer-term assignment available Mammography and breast procedure experience required Onsite Neuro/General Radiology – Long Beach, California Day shift, approximately 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 13-week assignment with potential for extension General radiology with a neuro focus Must be comfortable with basic neuro and MSK imaging GI studies may include upper GI, esophagram, small bowel follow-through, and barium enema PICC line placement and hysterosalpingograms may be required or preferred Arthrograms, joint injections, lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies, ultrasound biopsies, and spine injections are not required NovaRad and MModal Support staff available No local candidates; physicians must live at least 60 miles from the facility Onsite General/Interventional Radiology – West Covina, California Monday-Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 13-week assignment with potential for extension Approximately 100-120 reads per day Mix of general diagnostic radiology and limited interventional radiology Approximately 2-3 procedures per day Must be comfortable with CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, abdominal/pelvic CT, and basic neuro/MSK PICC line placement required; hysterosalpingograms may be requested Nuclear medicine experience is a plus but not required Coverage may involve multiple hospitals within a three-hospital system No local candidates; physicians must live at least 60 miles from the facility Minimum Qualifications Board-certified diagnostic radiologist Active, unrestricted California medical license DEA BLS or ACLS At least one year of diagnostic radiology experience Epic experience required for the remote evening opportunity Must be comfortable working independently and managing the full volume of assigned studies Clean background and malpractice history required No malpractice or credentialing concerns will be considered for these assignments Physicians must be available for the full scheduled shift Willingness to complete required vaccinations, including COVID-19 boosters, hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, Tdap, and influenza, depending on the facility Assignment Details Locum tenens, 1099 Start date: October 2026, or as soon as credentialed Typical assignment length: 13 weeks or longer Scheduled coverage with no call; optional call may be available for select onsite assignments Emergency privileges may be available to expedite the credentialing process Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage available as applicable If you are interested in one or more of these California opportunities, please contact us with your preferred practice setting, modalities, schedule, and availability. We can match your background and preferences to the best-fitting assignment.