Locum Tenens Physician – Flight Medic

Seeking an experienced Locum Tenens Physician for a unique Flight Medic opportunity in the US. Join our elite medical flight team and provide critical care during international medical transport missions. This locum tenens physician job offers adventure, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the world of emergency medicine and air medical transport.

Locum Tenens Physician Job Details

• Employment Type: Locum tenens (travel contract)
• Location: Flights will leave from Reno, NV and return within 48 hours.
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1280-$1520
• Shifts per Week: 1
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Availability: Twice a month for 3-4 days total
• Trip Duration: Each trip ranges from 24 to 48 hours
• Minimum Paid Hours per Trip: 40 hours
• Start Date: December 22, 2025
• Contract Length: 26 weeks

Flight Physician Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a physician; Critical Care or Hospital Medicine experience preferred
• Current and unrestricted US medical license
• US citizenship and valid US passport required
• Flight medicine experience required; military flight background highly desirable
• Retired military physicians are encouraged to apply
• Ability to provide CV, license verification, and passport for credentialing

Flight Medic Responsibilities

• Serve as a flight physician on international medical transport missions
• Deliver critical care to up to 4 ICU-level patients, 30 hospital-level patients, and 50 ambulatory patients during flights
• Oversee patient care from boarding to disembarkation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary flight medical team
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times (no social media or alcohol during assignments)
• Help build and support a pool of flight physicians for ongoing air medical missions