Cardiologist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in North Carolina

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-214980-MD-NC

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: ASAP - October 31, 2026

• Shift Type: Night Shift; Call; In-House Call

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: Yes

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility seeks a general cardiology locum tenens physician to provide weekend night call coverage from June 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026. The facility maintains established protocols for cardiovascular care, including Cardiac ICU management, and operates with back-up support from Interventional, EP, and Heart Failure teams. Clinical infrastructure is in place to support on-site coverage with APP assistance on every shift.

About the Facility Location

North Carolina offers diverse regional attractions suited to a range of interests, including outdoor recreation, scenic natural landscapes, and year-round activities. Clinicians on assignment will find opportunities for exploration and leisure throughout the region, from mountain recreation to coastal pursuits, making the state a destination with broad appeal for those seeking engagement beyond the clinical setting.

About the Clinician's Workday

This inpatient locum tenens position requires general cardiology coverage during weekend night shifts, with Friday through Sunday evening shifts preferred. The cardiologist will provide in-house night call coverage for Cardiac ICU admissions and management, including STEMI, unstable VT, VF, and cardiogenic shock, with Interventional, EP, and Heart Failure teams available as home back-up. Clinicians must hold board certification in Cardiovascular Diseases and demonstrate proficiency in ECG and echocardiogram reading; an active North Carolina license and DEA are required. An APP will support the clinician on all shifts throughout the coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable

• Support Staff: 1 APP on all shifts

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

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