Hematology Oncology Locum job in Las Cruces, NM
Updated 9/02/26
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Hematology/Oncology
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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
Position: Locum Tenens Hematologist / Oncologist
EMR: Elekta MOSAIQ
Start Date: ASAP (Ongoing Coverage)
Credentialing Timeline: ~60 Days
Schedule & Shift Details
- Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Call Coverage: Shared weekday night call + select weekend call (24-hour shifts)
- Confirmed 2026 Shift Weeks:
- Sept 21 | Sept 28 | Oct 5 | Oct 26 | Nov 2
- Nov 23 (Closed Nov 24–25)
- Nov 30
- Dec 21 (Closed Dec 25)
- Dec 28 (Closed Jan 1)
- Ongoing Need: Full 5-day/week coverage available every month into 2027
Practice Model & Patient Load
- Daily Volume: ~17 patients per day (1 hour for new consults; 20 minutes for follow-ups)
- Facility Setup: CoC-accredited Cancer Center housing an 18-bed chemo suite and Radiation Oncology under one roof
- Clinical Operations: Active weekly tumor boards; Phase II & III clinical trials
- Support Staff: 1 Medical Assistant, dedicated RNs, and dedicated Oncology Pharmacists (who handle chemo education starts)
- Call Duties: Light duties; includes answering RN/patient questions, managing active chemo day calls, and handling rare ED consults
Qualifications & Requirements
- Board Status: Board Eligible (BE)
- Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS)
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