Gastroenterologist – Locum Tenens – Kearney, NE | Heather Kylen, Sr. Recruiter – Aya Locums

Job description

New Gastroenterology locum opportunity in Nebraska offering 24-hour call coverage, inpatient consults, and scheduled endoscopy procedures. Full details are attached for easy review.
If you’re available for March or later blocks and want a flexible assignment with anesthesia support, this is a great option.
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Highlights
• Location: Kearney, NE
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Start Date: 3/12/2026
• Schedule:
o 24-hour call coverage
o Typical day: 8:30 AM start for scheduled endoscopy/colonoscopy cases
o On-site: ~6–8 hours daily; callback rate applies after 8 hours
• Coverage: Inpatient only + screening endoscopy procedures
• Assignment Length: 6 weeks (flexible blocks)
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens (1099)
• Pay Range: $4,000–$4,500/day (call to discuss structure)
• Travel: Covered
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Available Dates
• March 12–24
• May 14–June 7
• June 25–July 6
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Case Mix
• General GI required
• ERCP strongly preferred (not required)
• No EUS
• Approx. 8–10 endoscopy procedures daily
• Average 1–2 inpatient consults/day
• Rounding: ~2 hours daily
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Department Details
• Support staff: 1 APP for clinic patients
• Anesthesia support provided
• EMR: Epic
• Credentialing: ~60 days (temps available)
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Requirements
• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Active NE license or IMLC LOQ accepted
• DEA
• Clean background
• ERCP experience preferred

• 24-hour call coverage
• Inpatient consults
• 6 weeks (flexible blocks)