Position OverviewOur Partner, is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician for recurring 12-hour shift coverage within a critical access, Level IV Trauma Center. This assignment includes a mix of day and night shifts, with the potential for additional dates in January and February if current providers take a leave of absence.
New providers are required to arrive the day prior to their first scheduled shift for onboarding and system access. Emergency privileges may be available for candidates holding an active North Dakota medical license.
This assignment ranks within the Top 25% of 2025 national locums EM shift-based compensation, based on current market data.
Assignment HighlightsShift Length: 12-hour shifts
Shift Times:
Additional dates expected in January & February
Single-physician coverage
Level IV Trauma Center
EPIC EMR
All orientation hours are billable
HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission-certified agency providing prepaid travel, lodging, and malpractice
Skills & ExperienceBoard Certified EM preferred; FM with strong EM experience considered
Active, unrestricted North Dakota medical license
Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and DEA
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
Strong procedural capability including:
Experience in rural/critical access facilities preferred
Job ResponsibilitiesProvide single-coverage emergency care in a Level IV Trauma Center seeing 11,000 annual visits
Perform advanced procedures including airway management, central lines, chest tubes, sedation, and resuscitation
Lead adult and pediatric resuscitations
Conduct assessments, evaluate diagnostics, and create treatment plans
Order, interpret, and act on lab, imaging, and EKG results
Direct trauma activations and coordinate interdisciplinary care
Determine disposition: discharge, admission, or transfer
Ensure EMTALA-compliant stabilization and documentation
Complete accurate, timely documentation in EPIC
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, bylaws, and regulatory standards
