Emergency Medicine Physician
WhiteCoat Locums
Dixon, IL, 61021, USA
Dixon, IL, 61021, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- locum tenens
- night shift EM physician
An Emergency Medicine Physician is needed for night shift locum coverage at an 80-bed hospital in Dixon, IL, managing 55-60 patients per shift. The role requires board certification in Emergency Medicine, active Illinois licensure, and involves collaboration with APPs and other specialties. Key responsibilities include providing emergency care, managing patient flow, and performing typical ED physician procedures using the Cerner EMR system.
Facility in Dixon, IL seeking EM locums coverageRates: $370/hrOpportunity Highlights
- Night Shift Focus: This assignment is strictly for night shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts).
- Manageable Volume: The expected daily census is 55 to 60 patients.
- Supportive Team Structure: You will not work solo. The department has APP coverage during the mid-shift to ensure physician oversight, and all other specialties are available on-site.
- EMR System: The facility uses Cerner for all documentation.
- No Call Required: This assignment is for scheduled shifts only; there is no additional on-call commitment.
- Quick Privileging: The estimated time to secure full or temporary privileges is 60 days.
- Provide emergency medical care for all patients presenting to the ED.
- Perform normal physician procedures common in an ED setting.
- Manage patient flow across the 80-bed hospital, which handles general surgery, OB/GYN, ortho, cardiology, and more.
- Collaborate with APPs and other consulting services.
- Education: MD or DO.
- Board Status: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Emergency Medicine is required. FM/IM trained providers will NOT be accepted.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Licensure: An active Illinois State License is REQUIRED. We will not accept IMLC candidates.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA, and CSR licenses are required.
- The target start date is January 5, 2026.




