Emergency Medicine Physician (Board-Certified EM/FM) – North Carolina

Updated 3/24/26
$240.00 – $250.00 hourly
North Carolina, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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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

We are seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine (EM) or Family Medicine (FM) physician with a minimum of 10 years of Emergency Room experience to join a dynamic Emergency Department in North Carolina. This role offers a collaborative clinical environment with strong advanced practice provider (APP) support and the opportunity for expedited credentialing.

The physician will provide high-quality emergency care in a moderate-volume ED with an open ICU, requiring confidence in managing a broad spectrum of patient acuity, including critical care cases.

  • Location: North Carolina (active NC license required)
  • Annual ED Volume: 32,000 visits
  • Patient Volume: Approximately 18–20 patients per 24-hour period per provider
  • ICU: Open ICU (physician comfortable managing/admitting critically ill patients required)
  • Credentialing Timeline: As fast as 2 weeks

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
• Manage a wide range of cases, including trauma and critical care
• Perform emergency procedures (intubations, central lines, suturing, etc.)
• Provide oversight and collaboration with Physician Assistants
• Admit and manage patients in an open ICU setting when required
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and clinical protocols

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
or Family Medicine with a minimum 10 years of Emergency Room experience.
• Active North Carolina medical license (required).
• Must be Medicaid credentialed.

Working Hours

• Physician Shifts: 12-hour shifts
• APP Coverage: 2 Physician Assistants working 10-hour shifts daily
• Coverage Model:
o Physician + APP collaborative coverage
o Balanced distribution of day and night shifts
• Flexible locums options available

Skills

• Strong experience in moderate-volume emergency departments
• Comfortable working in an open ICU environment
• Ability to independently manage critical care patients
• Proven efficiency in patient throughput while maintaining quality care
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Hiring Organization

Nortek Medical Staffing

Job Description

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Hiring Organization

Nortek Medical Staffing