Locum OB/GYN Hospitalist $1,418 per 24-Hour On-Call Des Moines, IA
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2026
Schedule: 6.5 on-call shifts/month 24-hour call (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
A leading health system in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Board-Certified or truly Board-Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist for a locum to perm opportunity. This inpatient-only role focuses on providing high-quality obstetric and emergency gynecologic care in an on-call model , not continuous in-house presence.
Clinical Setting & ResponsibilitiesSetting: OB Emergency Department (OBED) & hospital-based obstetric care
Duties Include:
Managing OBED patients, including those without designated OB providers
Attending emergent deliveries and performing C-sections as needed
Supporting Iowa's only dedicated maternity transport team
Environment:
8-bed OBED with imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
Annual volume: 1,389 OBED visits / 463 deliveries
EMR: Epic
No APP supervision required
No telehealth responsibilities
6.5 call shifts per month
Each shift: 24-hour on-call coverage (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
Includes weekend and holiday rotations
Call expectations are managed off-site unless patient needs arise
Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in OB/GYN
Active Iowa medical license or IMLC eligibility (LOQ required at time of submission )
Confident in independently managing high-acuity obstetric cases
Pay Rate: $1,418 per 24-hour on-call shift
Travel & Lodging: Covered
Licensing & Certification: Reimbursed
Malpractice Insurance: Provided
This flagship hospital is part of a statewide network with 230+ care locations and over 22,000 professionals. Known for comprehensive women's health services , a leading maternity transport program , and a team-based approach to care, this system is recognized for clinical excellence and community impact.
Apply today to explore this flexible locum to perm opportunity with competitive compensation and long-term potential in central Iowa.