Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens

Emergency Medicine locum tenensassignments nationwide.

EM physicians are among the most in-demand locum providers in the country. Falcon places emergency medicine physicians in EDs of every size — from critical access hospitals to Level I trauma centers.

$250–$350/hr
Typical day rate
Highest demand
2026 locums market
The assignment

What to expect as a locum emergency medicine physician.

Typical setting

Hospital emergency departments, freestanding EDs, and urgent care centers. Assignments range from small critical access hospitals to high-volume Level I trauma centers.

Typical schedule

Shift-based coverage — typically 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts. Day, night, and weekend shifts available depending on facility needs.

Assignment length

Single shifts to 6-month contracts. Many EM physicians use locums to fill gaps between permanent roles or supplement employed income.

What we handle

Everything except the medicine.

  • Credentialing & licensingWe manage state licensure, DEA registration, NPDB checks, and hospital privileges in parallel with your placement.

  • Travel & housingFlights, rental cars, and furnished housing arranged and covered for every assignment.

  • Malpractice coverageOccurrence or claims-made policy included. We brief you on the specifics before you start.

  • Weekly direct depositCompetitive day rates paid weekly. No net-30, no chasing invoices.

Why Falcon for Emergency Medicine

EM physicians work with us because we move as fast as they do.

Emergency medicine is unforgiving — when coverage is needed, it's needed now. Falcon's EM advisors understand the urgency and the specialty. We present credentialed candidates within 48 hours and manage the licensing process in parallel, not after.

  • Credentialed for multiple states simultaneously
  • ED-specific malpractice coverage
  • No-call, no-admin assignments available

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