Physician - Emergency Medicine

Our client in Missouri seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment, commencing Mar 10, 2026. This role features various shift options, spanning day, evening, and night hours, and requires expertise in critical procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and utilizing point of care and ultrasound guided IVs to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Perform laceration repair.
• Execute incision and drainage (I&D) procedures.
• Perform intubation.
• Place central lines.
• Insert chest tubes.
• Utilize point of care ultrasound.
• Perform ultrasound guided IVs.

• Required Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience with Epic EMR system.
• The schedule includes various shifts: 6a-3p, 7a-4p, 9a-5p, 2p-11p, 3p-11p, 5p-2a, 10p-7a, 11p-7a, 9a-6p, and 5p-1a.
• Exposure to cases involving Anesthesia, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Laboratory, Neuro-Surgery, and Radiology services.

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.