Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine – High-Paying Flexible Opportunity
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This job offers a substantial opportunity due to high compensation, extensive patient interaction, and the potential for professional development in emergency medicine.
- High earning potential with flexible schedule
- Opportunity to practice in a busy emergency department
- Strategically located near key transport hubs for easy access
Pros
- High earning potential with lucrative compensation
- Work in a busy and supportive emergency department
- Ability to influence patient care on a significant scale
Cons
- High responsibility and stress levels typical of emergency medicine
- Involves night shifts which may affect work-life balance
- Credentialing may take time affecting immediate employment
Who it's for
Mid-Career / Experienced • Contract, varied shifts
Good fit
- Experienced emergency medicine physicians seeking autonomy
- Board-certified doctors aiming for high compensation
- Medical professionals interested in rapid patient interaction
Not recommended for
- New graduates or those unprepared for busy environments
- Physicians preferring regular hours
- Candidates averse to the locum tenens lifestyle
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Locum Tenens Opportunity in the Fayetteville, NC Area
Are you an ABEM/BEEM certified physician looking for a locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Sycamore is currently seeking a physician to join our team in the Fayetteville, NC area. This is a great opportunity for physicians seeking control over their schedule, financial security, and professional autonomy.
At Sycamore, we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling options to our physicians. We also encourage cross-credentialing to maximize flexibility and provide opportunities for diversified income.
General Region: Fayetteville, NC area
We are seeking an ABEM/BEEM-certified physician to join our team at a busy emergency department with an annual volume of 32,000 patients. The physician will have the support of 2 mid-level providers and will be responsible for 12-hour shifts.
- Patients/Hour: 1.5-1.7
- Physician Coverage: 24h
- Mid-Level Coverage: 2 mid-level- split coverage
- EMR: Meditech 6.1
- Scribes: No
- Floor Codes: No
- Emergency Department Beds: 22
- Specialty Backup: ANES, Gen Surg, OB, Radiology, Ortho
- Shift Times: 12h Shifts (7a-7p ; 7p-7a)
Physicians will typically see 18-20 patients in a 12-hour shift. Our emergency department is equipped with an open ICU and physicians must be NC Medicaid credentialed and enrolled in PECOS.
Why This Job?
At Sycamore, we prioritize physician autonomy and work-life balance. Our physicians have the freedom to create their own schedules and have the support of our experienced team. We also offer competitive compensation and provide hospital-owned apartments for our physicians during their stay.
The Fayetteville, NC area is conveniently located near commercial airports, making travel easy and convenient. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and experience the benefits of locum tenens work.
