ACEP Now
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Mesquite, TX
ACEP Now, Mesquite, Texas, United States, 75181
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for an 18-week locum tenens assignment at a community hospital in Texas. This opportunity begins on Nov 17, 2025, and offers a schedule with a heavy focus on night shifts within a Trauma Designated Emergency Department. The physician will provide care in an emergency department within a hospital, working alongside advanced practice providers to deliver comprehensive emergency services for primarily adult and geriatric populations.
Job Details
Location: Texas
Facility Type: Community Hospital, Trauma Center
Start Date: Nov 17, 2025
LOA: 18 weeks
Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
Schedule: Heavy focus on nights; physician shifts include 6a-3p, 1p-1p, 9p-6a; APP shifts include 8a-6p, 12p-10p, 6p-4a; 27 hours of daily physician coverage and 30 hours of daily APP coverage
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide emergency medical care in an emergency department
Manage all lifesaving procedures, including:
Intubation
Vent management
Chest tube insertion
Arterial line placement
Central line placement
Care for all patient ages, with a primary focus on adult and geriatric populations
Collaborate with advanced practice providers on patient management
Utilize Epic EMR for patient documentation and care coordination
Additional Information
Must have trauma experience
Must be licensed to practice in Florida
Board certification not required for this assignment
Ongoing contract pool with potential for contract extension based on performance and availability
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs? 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.
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Job Details
Location: Texas
Facility Type: Community Hospital, Trauma Center
Start Date: Nov 17, 2025
LOA: 18 weeks
Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
Schedule: Heavy focus on nights; physician shifts include 6a-3p, 1p-1p, 9p-6a; APP shifts include 8a-6p, 12p-10p, 6p-4a; 27 hours of daily physician coverage and 30 hours of daily APP coverage
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide emergency medical care in an emergency department
Manage all lifesaving procedures, including:
Intubation
Vent management
Chest tube insertion
Arterial line placement
Central line placement
Care for all patient ages, with a primary focus on adult and geriatric populations
Collaborate with advanced practice providers on patient management
Utilize Epic EMR for patient documentation and care coordination
Additional Information
Must have trauma experience
Must be licensed to practice in Florida
Board certification not required for this assignment
Ongoing contract pool with potential for contract extension based on performance and availability
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs? 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.
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