Locum Critical Care Opportunity – Ballad Health (Johnson City, TN)
Job at a glance
Job description
Ballad Health in Johnson City, TN, is seeking Board-Certified Critical Care physicians for upcoming night-shift locum coverage. This assignment begins late December and will continue with additional dates into 2026. Full travel is covered.
Assignment Details
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Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Trauma Level III
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Shift Schedule: 12-hour nights, 6p–6a
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Immediate Dates: Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026
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Future Dates: Ongoing into 2026
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Call: None
Clinical Information
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Department: Inpatient Critical Care
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Patient Population: Adults only
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Average Census: ~25 per shift
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Support Staff: One MD, one APP, possible Fellow
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EMR: Epic
Required Procedures
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Arterial lines
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Central lines
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Chest tubes
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Thoracentesis
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Paracentesis
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Lumbar punctures
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Vent management
Candidate Requirements
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Board Certification: Critical Care (Pulm/CC acceptable)
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Licensure: Active TN license & DEA
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Certifications: BLS, ACLS
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Other: Vaccinations (MMR, flu, TB)
Credentialing & Travel
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Credentialing: 60–90 days; temp privileges possible with clean file
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Travel: Airfare, hotel, rental car, mileage covered