Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
Albuquerque, New Mexico $300/Hour Long-Term Coverage
Looking for your next Emergency Medicine locums opportunity? We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a long-term assignment at Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, part of the Lovelace Health System.
This opportunity offers $300/hour, 12-hour shifts, Epic charting, and a manageable patient volume in a smaller Emergency Department setting.
Opportunity Highlights
Pay: $300/hour
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Start Date: October 31, 2026
Duration: Long-term, 6+ months
Day Shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
EMR: Epic
Annual ED Volume: Approximately 10,000
Patient Volume: Approximately 1.5 patients per hour
ED Beds: 8
Hospital Beds: 55
Staffing Model: Physician coverage
Trauma Designation: None
Temporary/Emergency Privileges: Available
Estimated Temporary Privileging: days from receipt of a completed file
Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
Emergency Medicine Physician
ABEM or AOBEM Board Certified
Board-eligible physicians may be considered if within 5 years of eligibility, per facility guidelines
1 3+ years of Emergency Medicine experience
Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians are not accepted for this opportunity
Must have appropriate New Mexico licensure prior to application processing, as the facility will not process an application with a pending license
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for an Emergency Medicine physician seeking consistent, long-term locums work with an attractive $300/hour rate. The facility offers a smaller ED environment with approximately 1.5 patients per hour, 12-hour shifts, Epic charting, and no trauma designation.
With both day and night coverage available and a need expected to continue for 6+ months, this opportunity may be a great fit for physicians looking to add consistent locum shifts to their schedule.
Interested? Apply today or reach out to discuss your upcoming availability.
Referral opportunities available as well if you're unavailable, feel free to refer an Emergency Medicine colleague who may be interested.