Locum Emergency Medicine Nocturnist – South Carolina Coastal Health System
Job at a glance
Job description
Position Overview
A large coastal South Carolina health system is seeking Locum Emergency Medicine Nocturnists to provide overnight coverage across multiple emergency departments.
Schedule
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Night shifts only
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7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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12-hour shifts
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Cross-credentialing required across multiple sites
Health System Overview
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~110,000 annual ED visits across system
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~70 ED beds across four facilities
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~70 APP coverage hours daily
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EMR: Meditech
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Dictation: MModal
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No scribes
Facility Structure
Main Campus
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Level I Trauma Center
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Comprehensive specialty backup
Freestanding EDs
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Annual volumes 16,000–31,000
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No trauma designation
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Transfer to main campus for higher acuity cases
Board Requirements
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ABEM / BEEM only
Required Qualifications
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Active or eligible South Carolina medical license
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
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Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department clinical experience
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Comfortable working overnight shifts in high-volume ED environments
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior multi-site emergency department coverage experience
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Experience in Level I trauma centers
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Familiarity with Meditech EMR systems
Key Skills & Competencies
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High-acuity emergency medicine management
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Trauma assessment and stabilization
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Independent clinical decision-making overnight
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Patient triage and rapid evaluation
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Efficient documentation and EMR utilization
Compensation & Benefits
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$225–$250 per hour
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Travel and lodging support available
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Long-term locum opportunity
Job Responsibilities
No trauma designation
Transfer to main campus for higher acuity cases
Qualifications
Active or eligible South Carolina medical license
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department clinical experience
Comfortable working overnight shifts in high-volume ED environments
Preferred Qualifications
Prior multi-site emergency department coverage experience
Experience in Level I trauma centers
Familiarity with Meditech EMR systems
Working Hours
7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
12-hour shifts
Cross-credentialing required across multiple sites
Skills
Trauma assessment and stabilization
Independent clinical decision-making overnight
Patient triage and rapid evaluation
Efficient documentation and EMR utilization