Emergency Medicine Physician – Level III Trauma | Up to $180/Hour
Updated 11/02/26
$140.00
– $180.00
hourly
Wisconsin, 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
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
Position Overview
An established community hospital in Eastern Wisconsin is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine physicians for locum tenens coverage in its Level III Trauma Center.
This opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation of $140–$180, flexible day and night shifts, and potential for recurring monthly assignments. Physicians can practice in a community hospital environment supported by hospitalist services, surgical resources, and modern electronic medical records.
An established community hospital in Eastern Wisconsin is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine physicians for locum tenens coverage in its Level III Trauma Center.
This opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation of $140–$180, flexible day and night shifts, and potential for recurring monthly assignments. Physicians can practice in a community hospital environment supported by hospitalist services, surgical resources, and modern electronic medical records.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and trauma.
- Manage adult and pediatric emergency presentations.
- Stabilize critically ill and injured patients and perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging.
- Coordinate care with hospitalists, surgical services, nursing staff, and other clinical personnel.
- Arrange transfers to higher levels of care when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic.
- Provide effective patient care during physician handoffs and shift transitions.
Qualifications
- MD or DO.
- Previous Emergency Department experience required.
- Ability to assess and manage acute emergencies, trauma, and critically ill patients.
- Comfort with single-physician Emergency Department coverage.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and other certifications as required by the facility.
- Ability to meet hospital credentialing and privileging requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin medical license; licensing requirements to be confirmed.
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine strongly preferred.
- Family Medicine physicians with substantial Emergency Department experience may be considered, subject to facility approval.
- Flexible availability for day and/or night shifts.
Working Hours
- Day shift: 6:30 AM–6:30 PM (12 hours).
- Night shift: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM (12.5 hours).
- PRN and ongoing locum tenens opportunities.
- Potential for recurring monthly assignments.
- Brief physician overlap during shift transitions.
- Specific open dates confirmed during screening.
Skills
Trauma Management
Emergency Procedures
Acute Care Management
Patient Stabilization
Adult and Pediatric Emergency Care
Epic EMR
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