Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $6,160 to $7,290 per week in Nashville, TN
Reported by 50 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Schedule
- Rotating 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week · No call required
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $371k – $564k
- Practice
- Freestanding emergency department
50 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Emergency Medicine locum tenens position in a 12-bed freestanding emergency department in suburban Nashville, TN with rotating 12-hour shifts and no call required. Weekly pay ranges from $6,160 to $7,290 for a 12-week assignment providing independent emergency care in a low-to-moderate volume setting.
What the posting highlights
- Independent coverage in freestanding ED
- Care setting: Freestanding emergency department
- Patient population: Suburban
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $371k – $564k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 50 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 50 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Freestanding emergency department
- Facility type
- Freestanding emergency department
- Beds
- 12
- Patient population
- Suburban
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Rotating 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
- Call burden
- No call required
- Shift type
- 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM-6:00 PM or 6:00 PM-6:00 AM)
- Patient volume
- Fewer than 30 patients per day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Freestanding emergency department
- Coverage model
- Independent coverage in freestanding ED
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
About the Position
Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Job in Nashville, Tennessee
Emergency Medicine Physician locum tenens opportunity in Nashville, TN with a supportive team, a steady patient mix, and a manageable 12-week assignment in a freestanding emergency department.
Join a dynamic suburban emergency medicine setting in the Nashville area and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a well-connected community known for its energy, culture, dining, entertainment, and outdoor access.
Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Times: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM or 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,160-$7,290
- Setting: Freestanding emergency department with 12 beds
- Patient Volume: Fewer than 30 patients per day
- Call: No call required
- Orientation: Limited orientation, approximately 2-4 hours
Job Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- Graduation from an Emergency Medicine residency program required
- At least 1 year of post-residency emergency medicine experience preferred
- Comfort working independently in a freestanding emergency department
- Ability to perform core emergency medicine procedures and manage a broad range of ED cases
- Willingness to complete credentialing and any required case log review
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency care in a suburban freestanding emergency department
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions
- Perform ED procedures including sedation, intubation, central lines, and other standard emergency interventions
- Collaborate with an experienced clinical support team, including RNs and radiology staff
- Manage patient flow efficiently in a low-to-moderate volume setting
- Deliver patient-centered care while maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment
Apply now to learn more about this Emergency Medicine physician job in Nashville, Tennessee and join a rewarding locum tenens opportunity today.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.