Lucrative Cardiology Locums in Bellingham, WA
Updated 11/05/26
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Physician
Cardiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Non-Invasive Cardiology Physician – Locum Tenens – Bellingham, WA
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Non-Invasive Cardiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Bellingham, Washington, beginning January 4, 2027.
The physician will primarily provide hospital-based cardiology coverage, including inpatient consultations, follow-up rounding, diagnostic cardiac imaging, and limited admissions. Responsibilities include echocardiogram interpretation, cardiac nuclear imaging, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and cardioversions.
The position includes weekday and weekend call coverage, with support from an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).
Compensation:
Hourly: $290/hr
Overtime: $350/hr
Holiday: $435/hr
24-Hour Call: $2020 per 24 hours
Night Call: $555/shift
Call Back: $390/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Non-Invasive Cardiology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Bellingham, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Initial Contract: 14 Weeks
Positions Available: 1
Practice Setting: Primarily Hospital-Based
Hospital Capacity: 247 Beds
Coverage Reason: Staffing Gap
EMR: Epic
Call: Required
Orientation: 8 Hours
Schedule
Standard Schedule: Monday–Friday
Day Shift: Approximately 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekday Call: 1–2 Nights
Weekend Call: One Weekend Per Rotation
Call Rotation: Approximately 1:6
Weekend Call: 24-Hour Coverage
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Emergency Credentialing: May Be Considered
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults
Average Daily Volume: Approximately 14–16 Patients
Inpatient Cardiology Consultations
Follow-Up Cardiology Patients
STEMI Admissions
Patients Requiring Diagnostic Cardiac Imaging
Patients Requiring Cardioversion or TEE
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Hospital-Based Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
Perform Inpatient Cardiology Consultations
Conduct Daily Rounding and Follow-Up Evaluations
Manage STEMI Admissions as Required
Interpret Transthoracic Echocardiograms
Interpret Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Studies
Perform and Interpret Transesophageal Echocardiograms
Perform Electrical Cardioversions
Evaluate and Manage Cardiovascular Conditions
Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
Coordinate Care With Hospitalists and Specialty Teams
Participate in Weekday and Weekend Call Coverage
Collaborate With ARNP Support Staff
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
General and Non-Invasive Cardiology
Echocardiogram Interpretation
Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Interpretation
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Electrical Cardioversion
Inpatient Cardiology Consultation
STEMI Patient Management
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Evaluation
Inpatient Rounding and Follow-Up Care
Acute Cardiac Condition Management
Clinical Environment / Support
247-Bed Hospital
Primarily Inpatient Cardiology Coverage
Limited STEMI Admissions
Most Encounters Involve Consultations and Follow-Up Rounding
ARNP Support Available Daily Except Sundays
Approximately 2–4 TEE Procedures Per Shift
Epic EMR
Weekday and Weekend Call Coverage
Requirements
Board Certification in Cardiology – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology – Preferred
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience – Required
Washington Medical License – Preferred
IMLC Candidates Accepted
Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
DEA Registration – Preferred at Submission
ACLS Certification – Required
BLS Certification – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Proficiency in Echocardiogram Interpretation
Experience With Cardiac Nuclear Imaging – Required
Proficiency in TEE and Cardioversion – Required
Experience Providing Hospital-Based Cardiology Care
Ability to Participate in Weekday and Weekend Call
Influenza Vaccination Required, With Medical or Religious Exemptions Permitted
Note: Nuclear Cardiology Board Certification is not required, but cardiac nuclear imaging experience is necessary.
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Cardiology Board Certification
Washington Medical License or IMLC Documentation, if Available
DEA Registration, if Available
ACLS and BLS Certifications
Documentation of Echocardiography, TEE, and Cardioversion Experience
Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Experience
Cardiology Case Logs Covering the Previous 24 Months
Confirmation of Weekday and Weekend Call Availability
Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
Credentialing
Expedited Credentialing May Be Considered
Washington License and DEA Preferred for Faster Processing
IMLC and Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
Cardiology Board Certification Required
Recent Cardiovascular Clinical Activity Verification Required
Case Logs From the Previous 24 Months Required
ACLS and BLS Certifications Required
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Non-Invasive Cardiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Bellingham, Washington, beginning January 4, 2027.
The physician will primarily provide hospital-based cardiology coverage, including inpatient consultations, follow-up rounding, diagnostic cardiac imaging, and limited admissions. Responsibilities include echocardiogram interpretation, cardiac nuclear imaging, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and cardioversions.
The position includes weekday and weekend call coverage, with support from an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).
Compensation:
Hourly: $290/hr
Overtime: $350/hr
Holiday: $435/hr
24-Hour Call: $2020 per 24 hours
Night Call: $555/shift
Call Back: $390/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Non-Invasive Cardiology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Bellingham, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Initial Contract: 14 Weeks
Positions Available: 1
Practice Setting: Primarily Hospital-Based
Hospital Capacity: 247 Beds
Coverage Reason: Staffing Gap
EMR: Epic
Call: Required
Orientation: 8 Hours
Schedule
Standard Schedule: Monday–Friday
Day Shift: Approximately 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekday Call: 1–2 Nights
Weekend Call: One Weekend Per Rotation
Call Rotation: Approximately 1:6
Weekend Call: 24-Hour Coverage
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Emergency Credentialing: May Be Considered
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults
Average Daily Volume: Approximately 14–16 Patients
Inpatient Cardiology Consultations
Follow-Up Cardiology Patients
STEMI Admissions
Patients Requiring Diagnostic Cardiac Imaging
Patients Requiring Cardioversion or TEE
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Hospital-Based Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
Perform Inpatient Cardiology Consultations
Conduct Daily Rounding and Follow-Up Evaluations
Manage STEMI Admissions as Required
Interpret Transthoracic Echocardiograms
Interpret Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Studies
Perform and Interpret Transesophageal Echocardiograms
Perform Electrical Cardioversions
Evaluate and Manage Cardiovascular Conditions
Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
Coordinate Care With Hospitalists and Specialty Teams
Participate in Weekday and Weekend Call Coverage
Collaborate With ARNP Support Staff
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
General and Non-Invasive Cardiology
Echocardiogram Interpretation
Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Interpretation
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Electrical Cardioversion
Inpatient Cardiology Consultation
STEMI Patient Management
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Evaluation
Inpatient Rounding and Follow-Up Care
Acute Cardiac Condition Management
Clinical Environment / Support
247-Bed Hospital
Primarily Inpatient Cardiology Coverage
Limited STEMI Admissions
Most Encounters Involve Consultations and Follow-Up Rounding
ARNP Support Available Daily Except Sundays
Approximately 2–4 TEE Procedures Per Shift
Epic EMR
Weekday and Weekend Call Coverage
Requirements
Board Certification in Cardiology – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology – Preferred
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience – Required
Washington Medical License – Preferred
IMLC Candidates Accepted
Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
DEA Registration – Preferred at Submission
ACLS Certification – Required
BLS Certification – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Proficiency in Echocardiogram Interpretation
Experience With Cardiac Nuclear Imaging – Required
Proficiency in TEE and Cardioversion – Required
Experience Providing Hospital-Based Cardiology Care
Ability to Participate in Weekday and Weekend Call
Influenza Vaccination Required, With Medical or Religious Exemptions Permitted
Note: Nuclear Cardiology Board Certification is not required, but cardiac nuclear imaging experience is necessary.
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Cardiology Board Certification
Washington Medical License or IMLC Documentation, if Available
DEA Registration, if Available
ACLS and BLS Certifications
Documentation of Echocardiography, TEE, and Cardioversion Experience
Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Experience
Cardiology Case Logs Covering the Previous 24 Months
Confirmation of Weekday and Weekend Call Availability
Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
Credentialing
Expedited Credentialing May Be Considered
Washington License and DEA Preferred for Faster Processing
IMLC and Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
Cardiology Board Certification Required
Recent Cardiovascular Clinical Activity Verification Required
Case Logs From the Previous 24 Months Required
ACLS and BLS Certifications Required
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