Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Artesia, NM

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Artesia, NM
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 1/3/2027

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Artesia, New Mexico, 88210!

We are seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for a 4-day assignment in New Mexico. This role involves critical access ER coverage, including advanced procedures like intubation and line placements, as well as stabilizing trauma cases for transfer. The schedule primarily features 12-hour night shifts on specific dates.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide critical access emergency room coverage.
• Perform procedures including endotracheal intubation, central/arterial line placement, paracentesis/thoracentesis, arthrocentesis, and lumbar puncture.
• Execute tube/needle/finger thoracotomy, chemical/electric cardioversion, and closed fracture reductions.
• Stabilize all trauma cases for transfer to an academic campus.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine is required.
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• EMR: Evident
• No call requirements.
• Anticipate up to 30 patients during day shifts; night shifts may have lower volume.
• LOA: 4 Days
• Staffing Mix: Solo coverage with RN and Tech support; robust specialist support available.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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