Emergency Medicine Job Search Results
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Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Indiana!
Position: Emergency Medicine Physician Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Credentialing: Facility prefers candidates with less extensive work history (fewer locations) to streamline the ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Bel Air, MD
Job Requirements: Licensing: Must be willing to obtain privileges at all locations within the same group (preferred to submit for multiple groups). Required to have either an IMLC, DC/VA ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician Needed - IHS Site
-BMS AOA or NBPAS board certification or eligibility with proof of scheduled exam -3 years of experience -BLC, PALS, ACLS, ATLS required -NRP preferred -COVID vaccination or appropriate exemption -
Full-Time CRNA Role in Greensboro, NC
Aya Locums is now seeking two full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidates will work a schedule of 7 AM to 3 PM, with the flexibility to ... -
Emergency Medicine Provider needed in Garden City, KS
Contract Length: 6-12 months Shift Details: 12-hour shifts, totaling 60 hours per month. Minimum 3-6 shifts per month. Schedule: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EMR: Epic Requirements: ... -
Emergency Medicine Provider needed in Largo, MD
** MUST BE ABEM certified **MUST be willing to get privileges at all locations within the same group- but can submit for multiple groups, which is preferred** ** Must have IMLC (Proof), DC/VA ... -
Hot off the press - EM Physician needed in San Antonio, TX
Minimum Shift Requirements Candidates must be willing to work 8-hour shifts. Those requesting longer shift times will not be considered. Certification Requirements Emergency Medicine (EM): ABEM, ... -
ER Physician – Full-Time
Position Type: Full-time Equivalent (FTE) – 1 position (subject to change based on need) Standard Hours: 12-hour shifts Facility Type: Hospital Work Setting: Both inpatient and outpatient ... -
QUICK FILL: ER need in NC
Schedule Overview: Day Shifts: 1 provider (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) Night Shifts: 1 provider (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) Job Details: Department: Emergency Medicine – solo physician Patient Volume: 18-20 ... -
MD/DO ER - Waco, TX - ASAP Need
Support staff: scribe coverage. Cardiology, neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics Coverage Type: Scheduled shifts Schedule Details: 6a-4p, 8a-6p, 2p-12a, 4p-2a, 10p-7a are possible shifts Avg. Daily ... -
New Contract: QUICK FILL - ER Provider needed in Oregon
EXPEDITED CREDENTIALING Schedule Details: Variable (Sun through Sat) 12hr shifts Day Shift (7:45 - 19:45) Night Shift (19:45 - 7:45) Setting- Inpatient Call requirement- Yes Rounding ... -
ABEM Provider need in Oregon
Shift- Variable (Sun through Sat) 12hr shifts (Day Shift 7:45 - 19:45) (Night Shift 19:45 - 7:45) Reason for opening – Extra coverage needed; Physician moved to different department Type of ... -
Tulsa, OK ABEM Physician Need
• Amount of coverage needed per month: They have 5 full-time openings • Annual Volume: ranges from 12k-30k depending on location • Patients Per day: ranges from 47-190 depending on location • % of ... -
Emergency Medicine Provider need Oregon
Type of privileges – Hospital Setting- Inpatient Call requirement- Yes Rounding ED Patient demographics – Cover all demographics Will provider work solo? Yes, part of the ... -
Full Time ER Provider need in Oregon
Shift- Variable (Sun through Sat) 12hr shifts (Day Shift 7:45 - 19:45) (Night Shift 19:45 - 7:45) Type of privileges – Hospital Setting- Inpatient Call requirement- Yes Rounding ... -
Full Time ER Provider need in Oregon
Shift- Variable (Sun through Sat) 12hr shifts (Day Shift 7:45 - 19:45) (Night Shift 19:45 - 7:45) Type of privileges – Hospital Setting- Inpatient Call requirement- Yes Rounding ... -
ER Opportunity in Oregon
Shift- Variable (Sun through Sat) 12hr shifts (Day Shift 7:45 - 19:45) (Night Shift 19:45 - 7:45) Type of privileges – Hospital Setting- Inpatient Call requirement- Yes Rounding ... -
ER Provider needed in ME
• Schedule Details: Starting in July • They can accommodate someone who wants to stay over the course of the 2 months or they can consider someone who comes for blocks of shifts. They would like ... -
Willing to License - Full Time - Emergency Medicine - Maine
• Schedule Details: Starting in July • They can accommodate someone who wants to stay over the course of the 2 months or they can consider someone who comes for blocks of shifts. They would like ... -
Day & Night Shift - Ohio Provider Needed
**Credentialed and ability to work between 2 locations. Call for additional details in the second location** Must be available for day and night shift Specialty: Emergency Medicine (MD or ... -
Emergency Medicine Provider - Salem, MO
• Coverage needed per month: 24hr Emergency Dept Shift, 9am-9am • Frequency of any Call needed: These are 24hr Shifts, call is not applicable – they are on campus the entire shift. • Schedule ... -
24 Hour Shifts - Idaho Licensed Physicians
MUST have an active Idaho license 24 hour shifts Handful of summer shifts 16 PPD 6-7K Annual Volume EPIC EMR Quick Interview -
Looking for a handful of shifts in NY?
MINIMUM # of SHIFTS ACCEPTABLE 5 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - ABEM Will the facility accept alternative boards? ABPS? No RESIDENCY TRAINED REQUIREMENTS EM trained ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BALS Required? ... -
Full Time ER Physician needed in Kentucky
Coverage Details: • Coverage needed per month: 60 shifts per month available to pick from • Frequency of any Call needed: No call • Schedule Details: Doctor shift times – 5a-2p, 6a-3p, 12p-9p, ... -
Kentucky Licensed ER Provider needed - New Grads welcomed!
Contract Length: Ongoing, approximately 1 year Shift Details: Morning, Mid, and Night 12 hour shifts Practice Setting: • Hospital Requirements: · Board Certification: Candidates must be board ... -
IMLC? Louisiana ER is interested in you!
Contract Length: 6+ months Shift Details: Mon-Tues: 7a-3p, 9a-7p, 1p-9p, 7p-7a. Wed: 7a-7p, 9a-9p, & 7p-7a. Thurs-Sun: 7a-5p, 1p-11p, & 9p-7a. Schedule: Work Details: • Amount of Coverage Needed ... -
Short Term 24 Hour Coverage
Contract dates (with opportunity for more to open) September 10, 11, and 13 Must have Oregon license 24 hour shifts Less than 10K annual volume Travel & Lodging -
Emergency Medicine Physician - Pennsylvania
Work Details: • Support staff: APP support from 0830- 0630. Provider in Triage 10am-10pm. Common specialties available on call 24/7 (ICU, Surgery, OB, Urology, Ortho, Stroke, Psych) • Department ... -
Full Time ABEM Physician Job Opportunity - Oregon
Shift- Variable (Sun through Sat) 12hr shifts (Day Shift 7:45 - 19:45) (Night Shift 19:45 - 7:45) Duration – 6-month Reason for opening – Extra coverage needed; Physician moved to different ... -
Emergency Medicine Float Pool - New York Licensed Physicians!
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - ABEM, AOBEM RESIDENCY TRAINED REQUIREMENTS EM trained ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BALS Required? PALS STAFFING MODEL: 26-51 ANNUAL VOLUME: 42-28k PATIENTS PER DAY: 115-130 % ... -
PRN & Part Time Hours Available - New York
MINIMUM # of SHIFTS ACCEPTABLE 3 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - ABEM, AOBEM ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BALS Required? PALS STAFFING MODEL: 26-51 ANNUAL VOLUME: 42-28k PATIENTS PER DAY: 115-130 % ADMITTED ... -
PRN - Emergency Medicine Float Pool
Schedule: 7 days a week, 8-12 hours shifts - depends on facility Work Details: • Support staff: varies by facility; please see below breakdown for facility specifics. • Amount of coverage needed ... -
IMLC accepted - ER Opening - Aya Locums will reimburse for FL license
Contract Length: Ongoing Shift Details: 10 and 12 hr shifts Practice Setting: • Hospital, newly renovated 22 bed ED; Annual ED volume of 60,000; 17% admission rate, 15% pediatrics, 9% average ... -
Florida Licensed ER Providers Needed
Variety locations such as the following: Lake City Orlando Panama Ocala Tampa Fort Myers -
Florida Licensed ER Providers Needed
Variety locations such as the following: Lake City Orlando Panama Ocala Tampa Fort Myers -
EM MD/DO needed in Indiana for locum assignment
Est Start Date: 9/1/2025 Est End Date: 12/1/2025 Job Description: • Must be BC in ER • Admission required • Will have RNs and APPs as support staff • PPD 16-20 • 23 bed department ... -
ER FP IM for ER
We are looking for a dynamic Emergency Medicine Physician We are looking! Emergency Medicine (MD/DO) Board eligible/board certified One or more years experience 210.00 per ... -
ER Physician for Saipan
Located in the western pacific, a short flight from Guam and 3 hours from Japan, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a popular tourist destination rich in history, culture and ... -
ER needed for Guam
ER Physicians Needed for the 130 bed private specialty hospital on Guam. Island of Guam. U.S. Territory, Population 200k. What is the annual patient census? 20,000 patients annually How many shifts ... -
Emergency Medicine MD/DO Needed in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• Length of contract: TBD • Ideal Start date: 8/1/2024 • Coverage Type: scheduled hours • Schedule Details: 13hr shifts: 6a-7p or 6p-7a Work Details: • Facility Type: Hospital - not a trauma ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician Needed in South Boston, Virginia
Will take a minimum of 3-5 shifts per month, prefer more. Need nights and weekends. ABEM, AOBEM only. BLS, ACLS, PALS - required despite ABEM. 7a-7p, 7p-7a. 21k annual volume. Very little ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Polson, MT (will license with IMLC in hand!)
Current open shifts: 8/3-8/8-Night Shift 9/1 & 9/2-Night Shift 9/4 & 9/5-Night Shift 9/23-Day Shift 10/4-10/6-Night Shift 10/5-Day Shift 10/12-Day Shift 10/13-10/15-Night Shift 10/26-Day ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Elkins, WV
Start Date: August 19th Contract Length: ongoing – they are perm recruiting and will look at straight perm candidates as well. Shift Details: 12-hour shifts, hours vary Current shifts ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Columbia City, IN
Contract Length: Ongoing Shift Details:  12-hour shifts Schedule: Flexible Scheduling, 9-15 shifts a month (your preference) and schedules posted a year in advance. Your individualized schedule is ... -
EM Physician needed in Bentonville, AR
Contract Length: Ongoing, ASAP start date (pending credentialing) Shift Details: Nights only 7p-7a Work Details: · Support staff: Yes · Patients per shift: 15-25 · Department description: ... -
EM Physicians needed across Maryland (licensing opportunity!)
EM Physicians needed across Maryland (Largo, Bowie, Laurel, Easton, Cambridge, Chestertown, Queenstown, Bel Air, Aberdeen) Will accept evidence that the Maryland license was applied for. Active ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Kerryville, Texas
Contract Length: 6-12 months Shift Details: 6a-4p, 12p-10p, 8p-6a APP Support: 9a-7p, 3p-1a Annual Volume: 31,000 Level 4 Trauma Designation ED physicians must show evidence of ATLS (don’t need ... -
Emergency Medicine APP needed in Omaha, NE
Contract Start: 11/12 approx. - Annual volume: 36,000 - Must be BC/BE (CPNP, CPNP-AC) - Trauma level 2 - 10 hour shifts - 11 am to 9 pm or 3 am to 1 pm. - EMR: Cerner - ACLS,BLS, PALS,PEARS ... -
EM APP needed in Sacramento, CA
Hello, this is Alisha, Sr. Principal Recruiter at Aya Locums. I'm reaching out about a new Emergency Medicine NP/PA need in Sacramento. Contract Length: 6 months, ASAP start Shift Details: Must ... -
Coastal Oregon Opportunity: Emergency Medicine Physician Needed
Contract Length: Ongoing (Est. August Start) Shift Details: Looking for one or two providers to pick up around 2-6 shifts a month in the ED. 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am shift times. Work Details: - ... -
Urgent Care / EM APP needed in Heppner, OR
Hello, this is Alisha, Senior Principal Recruiter at Aya Locums. I'm reaching out today about a new Emergency Medicine / Urgent Care NP need in Heppner, OR! Contract Length: Flexible and flexible ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Owensboro, KY
Hello, this is Alisha, Senior Principal Recruiter at Aya Locums. I'm reaching out today about a new EM need in Owensboro, KY! Contract Length: 6 months, late June start ideal Shift Details: shift ... -
EM APP needed in Marion, IN
Hello, this is Alisha, Senior Principal Recruiter at Aya Locums. I'm reaching out today about a new EM need in Marion, IN! Contract Length: 3 months, 7/1 start Shift Details: ED Main 10a-10p, ED ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Kennewick, WA
Hello, this is Alisha, Senior Principal Recruiter at Aya Locums. I'm reaching out today about a new EM need in Kennewick, WA. Contract Length: 6 months, ASAP start Shift Details: 2 day shift ... -
EM Physician needed in Bolivar, MO
Hello, this is Alisha, Senior Principal Recruiter at Aya Locums. I'm reaching out today about a new EM need in Bolivar, MO. Shift Details: 6 night shifts per month 8p-8a beginning in October. Needs ... -
CRNA needed in Richmond
Start Date: January 2025 Contract Length: Locums to Perm Shift Details: 3x12 or 3x10-hour shifts preferred Work Details: · Support Staff: MD's and other CRNA's · Amount of coverage needed per ... -
Occ Med Physician needed in Oxnard, CA
Hello, this is Alisha, Senior Principal Recruiter at Aya Locums. I'm reaching out today about a new Occupational Medicine need in Oxnard, CA. Will consider other specialties with Occ Med experience! ... -
Family Medicine/Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (Pasadena, CA)
• Average 24 patients per day • Administer direct patient care including physical exams, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment • Effectively organize patients to discern between less ... -
Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care (Arizona)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care in Arizona. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description Emergency ... -
Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care (Minnesota)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care in Minnesota. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job ... -
Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care (New Jersey)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care in New Jersey. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job ... -
Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care (Nevada)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care in Nevada. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description Emergency ... -
Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care (Washington)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Telemedicine Emergency Medicine Physician - Virtual Urgent Care in Washington. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job ... -
Urgent Care Physician (Lincoln, CA)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Urgent Care Physician in Lincoln, CA. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Urgent Care Physician is needed in ... -
Virtual Primary Care Physician Nocturnist (Texas)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Virtual Primary Care Physician Nocturnist in Texas. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description A Virtual Primary Care ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Sun City Center, FL)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Sun City Center, FL. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Kentucky)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Kentucky. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Independence, MO)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Independence, MO. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (New Hampshire)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in New Hampshire. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Washington, PA)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Washington, PA. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Fredericksburg, VA)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Fredericksburg, VA. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Eau Claire, WI)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Eau Claire, WI. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Eastern Wisconsin)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Eastern Wisconsin. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Webster, TX)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Webster, TX. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Houston, TX)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Houston, TX. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Pearland, TX)
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Emergency Medicine Physician (San Antonio, TX)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in San Antonio, TX. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Orlando, FL)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Orlando, FL. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Panama City, FL)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Panama City, FL. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Casselberry, FL)
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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician (Macomb, IL)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Locum Emergency Medicine Physician in Macomb, IL. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description A Locum Emergency Medicine ... -
Emergency Medicine NP or PA (Northern California)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine NP or PA in Northern California. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description Emergency Medicine NP or PA ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Mendocino County, CA)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Mendocino County, CA. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description Emergency Medicine ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Northern California)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Northern California. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job ... -
Virtual Primary Care Physician Nocturnist (New York)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Virtual Primary Care Physician Nocturnist in New York. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description A Virtual Primary Care ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Snyder, TX)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Snyder, TX. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Corpus Christi, TX)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Corpus Christi, TX. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (San Antonio, TX)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in San Antonio, TX. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician or Physician Assistant (Palmdale, CA)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician or Physician Assistant in Palmdale, CA. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician or Physician Assistant (Yuma, AZ)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician or Physician Assistant in Yuma, AZ. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Indiana)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Indiana. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Portsmouth, OH)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Portsmouth, OH. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description A highly-praised practice located ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Panama City, FL)
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Emergency Medicine Physician (Palmdale, CA)
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Emergency Medicine Physician (Sebring, FL)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Sebring, FL. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (New Brunswick, NJ)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in New Brunswick, NJ. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Clearwater, FL)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Clearwater, FL. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician ... -
Emergency Medicine Physician (Ashland, KY)
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Emergency Medicine Physician (Frankfort, KY)
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Emergency Medicine Physician (Niceville, FL)
MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician in Niceville, FL. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF. Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is ...