Locums - Fredericksburg, Virginia, Emergency Medicine (Nocturnist) Opening

Locums - Fredericksburg, Virginia | Emergency Medicine (Nocturnist) Opening

Clinical Role

Join an established Emergency Medicine team in Fredericksburg, Virginia, providing 24-hour Emergency Department coverage beginning December 4, 2026, for an initial three-month assignment.

The facility offers comprehensive hospital services, including advanced surgical capabilities, Level III NICU services, cardiac care, intensive care, behavioral health, and extensive diagnostic imaging. The main Emergency Department sees approximately 100 patients per day.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

December 4, 2026

Contract Length:

3 months

Schedule:

• 24-hour Emergency Department care
• Night Shifts Only
• Main Emergency Department
• Approximately 100 Emergency Medicine patients per day

Coverage Model:

• 24-hour Emergency Department coverage
• Comprehensive hospital services
• Multispecialty surgical and medical support
• Advanced diagnostic and procedural capabilities

Position Highlights

• 24-hour Emergency Department care
• Approximately 100 EM patients per day at the main site
• Advanced technology operating rooms
• Level III NICU
• Obstetrics and maternity services
• Perinatology services
• Cardiac catheterization and coronary interventions
• Electrophysiology services
• ICU and Progressive Care Unit
• Extensive radiology and imaging services
• Inpatient psychiatric behavioral health
• Orthopedics, spine, ENT, urology, oncology, vascular, GYN, and robotic surgery
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology
• NICHE certified
• ABEM required
• ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital

Emergency Department

ICU

Progressive Care Unit

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour Emergency Department care
• Evaluate and treat Emergency Department patients
• Manage acute and emergent medical conditions
• Stabilize critically ill patients
• Coordinate care with ICU and Progressive Care Unit teams
• Coordinate specialty consultations and admissions
• Work collaboratively with surgical, cardiac, obstetric, neonatal, psychiatric, and medical services
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging and hospital resources
• Document patient care appropriately

Emergency Department Volume

• Approximately 100 Emergency Medicine patients per day at the main site

Hospital Services & Clinical Resources

Obstetrics & Maternity:

• Obstetrics maternity care
• Lactation services
• Childbirth education classes
• Perinatology services

Neonatal Care:

• Newborn care
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Cardiac Services:

• Cardiac catheterization
• EKG
• Coronary interventions
• Electrophysiology studies
• Pacemaker implantation
• Defibrillator implantation

Critical Care:

• Intensive Care Unit
• Step-down Progressive Care Unit

Radiology & Imaging:

• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Mammography
• CT
• MRI
• Interventional Radiology
• Nuclear Medicine

Rehabilitation Services:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Services available for children and adults

Surgical Services:

• Orthopedics
• Spine
• ENT
• Urology
• Oncology
• Vascular
• Gynecology
• Robotic surgery

Behavioral Health:

• Inpatient psychiatric behavioral health services

Requirements

• Board Certified Emergency Medicine through ABEM – Required
• ATLS – Required
• ACLS – Required
• PALS – Required
• Ability to provide 24-hour Emergency Department coverage
• Ability to manage high-acuity emergency patients
• Ability to coordinate care with multiple hospital specialty services

Credentialing

ABEM Board Certification is required.

ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements.

EMR System:

Not provided

Organization & Team

• Established Emergency Medicine service
• Approximately 100 EM patients per day at the main site
• 24-hour Emergency Department
• Level III NICU
• ICU and Progressive Care Unit
• Advanced surgical services
• Cardiac catheterization and interventional Cardiology
• Obstetrics and perinatology
• Inpatient psychiatric services
• Comprehensive diagnostic imaging
• Rehabilitation services
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• COEMIG Center of Excellence
• NICHE certified

About Fredericksburg, Virginia

Location & Access: Fredericksburg is located in Northern Virginia along the I-95 corridor between Washington, D.C., and Richmond. Its location provides convenient access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining a historic small-city atmosphere.

Lifestyle & Community: Fredericksburg offers a charming historic downtown with locally owned restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, and cultural attractions. The city combines modern amenities with a rich colonial and Civil War history.

Outdoor Recreation: The region provides access to parks, hiking and biking trails, rivers, boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The nearby Rappahannock River is particularly popular for recreation.

Attractions: Fredericksburg is known for its historic downtown, Fredericksburg Battlefield, Mary Washington Monument, Chatham Manor, and numerous historic sites. Washington, D.C., and Richmond are also accessible for additional entertainment and cultural opportunities.

Quality of Life: Fredericksburg offers a blend of historic Virginia character, convenient access to major cities, and abundant outdoor recreation, making it an attractive location for an Emergency Medicine locum assignment.

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• A+ rated malpractice coverage
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• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

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