Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Physician
Job at a glance
Job description
Position Overview
One of our Partners in South Carolina, is seeking Emergency Medicine residency-trained physicians for consistent night shift coverage in a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department.
This assignment provides steady overnight work in a busy emergency department with strong clinical support and modern facilities.
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Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (8-hour shifts)
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Coverage Need: 15–20 shifts per month
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Level II Trauma Center
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Newly built Emergency Department (opened in 2021)
Provider Pay Range: $275–$285/hr (Top 10% Emergency Medicine Locum Market – 2026 data)
Assignment Highlights
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Level II Trauma Center
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Newly built ED opened in 2021
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81 exam rooms
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Dedicated pediatric trauma room
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Separate psych holding area
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75,000 annual patient visits
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Dedicated imaging and laboratory services
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Low patient transfer rate
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24/7 physician coverage
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APP support daily
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APP extenders and scribes available
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Travel and lodging prepaid
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Malpractice coverage provided
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HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission–certified
Schedule
Primary Coverage
Night Shift:
11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Typical schedule:
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15–20 shifts per month
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Weekends particularly needed
All shifts are 8 hours.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive emergency care
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Perform all emergency medicine procedures
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Evaluate trauma patients
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Manage high-acuity cases
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Treat both adult and pediatric patients
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Coordinate with trauma and hospitalist teams
Skills & Experience
Must be comfortable performing all emergency procedures, including:
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Intubation
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Central lines
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Chest tubes
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Trauma stabilization
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Pediatric emergency care
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Procedural sedation
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Emergency ultrasound