Surgery Locum Tenens

Surgery locum tenensassignments nationwide.

General surgery locums keeps ORs running when permanent coverage is unavailable. Falcon places general surgeons in community hospitals, critical access facilities, and ambulatory surgical centers across the country.

$200–$350/hr
Typical day rate
High demand
OR coverage gaps nationwide
The assignment

What to expect as a locum surgery physician.

Typical setting

Community hospital ORs, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory surgical centers. Case mix typically includes general, laparoscopic, and emergency surgery.

Typical schedule

Case-based scheduling. On-call requirements vary by facility — Falcon clarifies call expectations before any placement is confirmed.

Assignment length

Short-term OR coverage (1–2 weeks) to longer contracts (1–3 months). Critical access hospitals often need extended coverage due to longer permanent hiring cycles.

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 Surgery

Surgery placements require clear case-mix expectations and on-call transparency upfront.

Surgeons have been burned by locums placements where the case mix or call schedule wasn't what was presented. Falcon's advisors establish full clarity on case type, volume, and call before any physician commits.

  • Case mix disclosed before placement
  • On-call requirements confirmed upfront
  • Emergency and elective surgery placements

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