Ballad Health in Johnson City, TN, is seeking Board-Certified Critical Care physicians for upcoming night-shift locum coverage. This assignment begins late December and will continue with additional dates into 2026. Full travel is covered.
Assignment Details
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Trauma Level III
Shift Schedule: 12-hour nights, 6p 6a
Immediate Dates: Dec 29, 2025 Jan 3, 2026
Future Dates: Ongoing into 2026
Call: None
Clinical Information
Department: Inpatient Critical Care
Patient Population: Adults only
Average Census: 25 per shift
Support Staff: One MD, one APP, possible Fellow
EMR: Epic
Required Procedures
Arterial lines
Central lines
Chest tubes
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Lumbar punctures
Vent management
Candidate Requirements
Board Certification: Critical Care (Pulm/CC acceptable)
Licensure: Active TN license & DEA
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Other: Vaccinations (MMR, flu, TB)
Credentialing & Travel
Credentialing: days; temp privileges possible with clean file
Travel: Airfare, hotel, rental car, mileage covered
