Emergency Medicine Physician

Position Overview A coastal hospital in Nags Head, NC, is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to provide evening and overnight locum coverage . This role includes high-acuity emergency care, standard ED procedures, responding to codes, and managing ICU / critical care patients in collaboration with hospitalists. Physicians must be comfortable with a busy ED environment (average 100 patients / day) and critical care responsibilities. Assignment Highlights Holiday Premium : Christmas Day shifts (Dec 25) pay $5,000 / day - premium holiday coverage well above market norms Schedule : 10-hour shifts (evening / overnight focus) Workload : Avg 1.8 patients per hour ( 100 / day ED volume) Inpatient census 20 Clinical Duties : Standard ED procedures Respond to codes Manage ICU / critical care cases Collaborate with in-house Hospitalists for admissions Orientation : Required the day before first scheduled shift Agency Note : HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission-certified. Travel, lodging, and malpractice are fully covered. Responsibilities Provide direct care for ED patients across evening and overnight shifts. Perform full scope of Emergency Medicine procedures, including airway management, central / arterial lines, chest tubes, wound care, and critical care stabilization. Respond to all hospital codes, including cardiac arrest, rapid response, and trauma. Manage ICU / critical care patients when indicated. Coordinate admissions with Hospitalists. Complete timely documentation in EMR. Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Skills & Experience MD / DO; Board Certified or Eligible in EM (ABEM, ABPS, ABFM, ABIM considered) Active North Carolina license required Active DEA license ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications required Must be comfortable in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency setting