Cardiology - General Locum job in Spokane, WA
Updated 11/06/26
Spokane, 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
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Specialty: Cardiology – General / Non-Invasive
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Location: Spokane, Washington
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Start Date: December 24, 2026
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End Date: February 24, 2027
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Schedule / Shift: 12-hour Night Shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Overtime applies after 12 hours/day)
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Coverage Type: Inpatient Nocturnist / Shift Coverage (listed as "Clinic Only" in header, operational scope is PM Inpatient)
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Credentialing Timeline: 60 Days
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Board Certification: Board Certified (BC) required (ABIM or AOBIM - Cardiovascular Disease)
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Life Support / Certifications: BLS required
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State Licensure: Active Washington (WA) medical license or IMLC Letter of Qualification
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EMR System: Epic
Coverage Schedule & 7-Day Shift Blocks
All shifts run nightly from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM:
- December 24 – 30, 2026 (7 consecutive night shifts / Christmas block)
- January 7 – 13, 2027 (7 consecutive night shifts)
- January 21 – 27, 2027 (7 consecutive night shifts)
- February 4 – 10, 2027 (7 consecutive night shifts)
- February 18 – 24, 2027 (7 consecutive night shifts)
Clinical Scope & Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated overnight inpatient cardiology coverage and consultative support across cardiac floors, telemetry units, ICU, and the Emergency Department.
- Evaluate acute coronary syndromes, decompensated heart failure, arrhythmias, and hemodynamic instability overnight.
- Triage urgent inpatient cardiology cross-cover calls and urgent admissions.
- Perform emergency cardiac consultations and bedside assessments as requested by hospitalists, intensivists, and ED physicians.
- Complete all admission notes, consult evaluations, and order entry in Epic.
- Overtime eligibility begins after 12 consecutive hours worked per day.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- Education & Training: ACGME/AOA-accredited fellowship training in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Board Status: Active Board Certification (BC) in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Licensing: Active, unrestricted Washington (WA) state medical license in hand or ready to activate via the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).
- Certifications: Current BLS certification.
- Availability: Ability to cover full 7-day night blocks (7p–7a) consistently throughout the winter contract window.
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