Our Partner, Hospital , located in Ahoskie, North Carolina , is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner to provide locum coverage in their Emergency Department during the Christmas holiday period .
This opportunity features enhanced holiday pay for all December 25th shifts , in a low-volume, community-based ED supported by ECU Health's regional air and ground transport network.
This role ranks in the Top 10% of 2025 national emergency medicine locum pay ,
Assignment HighlightsDates & Shifts:
December 24, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (Standard rate)
December 25, 2025: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Holiday pay applied)
December 25, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (Holiday pay applied)
Orientation: Required (day before first shift)
Holiday Pay: Premium for all December 25th hours
Setting: 15-bed Emergency Department, 114-bed community hospital
Average Volume: 65 patients/day
EHR: Epic
Onsite Specialties: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Pain Management, and Behavioral Health
Support: ECU Health Air and Ground transport for immediate transfers
Environment: Collaborative, low-volume ED with full specialty backup
Provide full-scope emergency medical care for patients of all ages.
Evaluate, stabilize, and manage acute medical, surgical, and trauma cases.
Collaborate with hospitalists and specialists for admissions or transfers.
Perform essential emergency procedures within scope of practice.
Document all care accurately in Epic EMR .
Education: MD, DO, PA-C, or NP required
Board Certification: Required (Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or comparable specialty)
Licensure: Active NC license or IMLC eligibility
Experience: Minimum 2 years in emergency or acute care preferred
Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
DEA: Active and current