Locum Critical Care Opportunity – Ballad Health (Johnson City, TN)

Updated 11/04/25
$270.00 – $310.00 hourly
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
Physician
Internal Medicine-Critical Care
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

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

  • Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Trauma Level III

  • Shift Schedule: 12-hour nights, 6p–6a

  • Immediate Dates: Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026

  • Future Dates: Ongoing into 2026

  • Call: None

Clinical Information

  • Department: Inpatient Critical Care

  • Patient Population: Adults only

  • Average Census: ~25 per shift

  • Support Staff: One MD, one APP, possible Fellow

  • EMR: Epic

Required Procedures

  • Arterial lines

  • Central lines

  • Chest tubes

  • Thoracentesis

  • Paracentesis

  • Lumbar punctures

  • Vent management

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certification: Critical Care (Pulm/CC acceptable)

  • Licensure: Active TN license & DEA

  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS

  • Other: Vaccinations (MMR, flu, TB)

Credentialing & Travel

  • Credentialing: 60–90 days; temp privileges possible with clean file

  • Travel: Airfare, hotel, rental car, mileage covered

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