A NM Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician

A NM Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician

Albuquerque, New MexicoPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$430,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 39 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Emergency MedicineLocum tenens15-20+ shifts per month; mix of 8, 9, and 10-hour shifts

Overview

Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Schedule
15-20+ shifts per month; mix of 8, 9, and 10-hour shifts
SalaryDr Signal range
$380k – $464k

39 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital emergency department · FSED sites and main hospitals; 4 different facility worksites

Role summary

Locum tenens emergency medicine assignment across 4 New Mexico facility worksites offering 15-20+ shifts monthly with mix of 8-10 hour shifts, high-acuity ESI 1-5 patients, and app support; CompHealth provides negotiated weekly pay, housing, travel, and malpractice coverage.

What the posting highlights

  • Locum tenens assignment at multiple facility worksites
  • Patient population: Newborn to geriatric age range; high acuity ESI 1-5 patients

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$380k–$464k · $430k median
$370kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$475k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$380k – $464k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
39 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Not specified

Benefits named in the posting

  • Complimentary housing
  • Complimentary travel
  • Comprehensive malpractice coverage
  • Weekly pay deposits
  • Simplified credentialing and privileging
  • Online portal for assignment details and time entry
Physician-reported total comp$380k–$464k · $430k median
$370kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$475k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 39 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

CompHealth

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EHR
Epic
Source
Recruiter-posted
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital emergency department
Facility type
FSED sites and main hospitals; 4 different facility worksites
Patient population
Newborn to geriatric age range; high acuity ESI 1-5 patients
EHR
Epic
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
New Mexico
Locum tenens
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital emergency department

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Questions to ask the employer

  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
15-20+ shifts per month; mix of 8, 9, and 10-hour shifts
Shift type
Variable 8, 9, and 10-hour emergency department shifts
Patient volume
2-3 patients per hour
Coverage model
Locum tenens assignment at multiple facility worksites
Supervises APPs
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Recruiter-posted
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 wk ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
72%

Full description

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it is all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities across the nation. Let one of our recruiters leverage this network to help you get ahead of the curve and find the assignment that's just right for you. 15 - 20+ shifts per month -- mix of 8, 9, and 10-hour shifts 2 - 3 patients per hour -- newborn to geriatric age range 4 different facility worksites -- FSED sites and main hospitals APP support available -- varies by facility and shift EMR: Epic Intubation, cricothyrotomy, and ultrasound guided central lines required High acuity patients -- ESI 1 - 5, including codes and airway management Ongoing coverage need extending well into 2027 We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage We simplify the credentialing and privileging process Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail