
Cardiology | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $162
- Weekly
- $6,475
- Yearly (full-time)
- $336,700
- Contract length
- 69 weeks
- Start date
- December 14, 2026
This job pays about $162/hour — 29% above the median for Physician jobs in North Carolina ($125/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in North Carolina right now
- 100 open Physician jobs in North Carolina from 4 agencies, 9 of them in Greensboro.
- Pay in these listings: $70.75 – $226/hour, median $169/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in North Carolina: $125/hour ($260,333/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($177/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Cardiology Physician – Overnight & Weekend Coverage in Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, North Carolina hospital seeks a board-certified locum tenens cardiologist for adult inpatient cardiology coverage, overnight and weekend shifts, and consultative cardiac care. This local physician opportunity is ideal for a cardiology physician who enjoys evaluation and management services, diagnostic study interpretation, and collaborative hospital-based practice. Greensboro offers the appeal of a welcoming Piedmont Triad community with access to cultural attractions, dining, outdoor recreation, and convenient regional connectivity.
Cardiology Physician Job Details
- Opportunity Type: Locum tenens cardiology physician
- Specialty: Cardiology
- Practice Setting: Hospital-based inpatient cardiology
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
- Start Date: December 14, 2026
- Duration: 69 weeks, through April 10, 2028
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,250–$6,700
- Coverage Schedule: Minimum of 1 week per month and 1 weekend per month, based on scheduling needs; shifts do not need to be consecutive
- Shift: Overnight and weekend coverage, acting as second call
- Shift Duration: Variable overnight shifts, generally 10–14 hours; system-listed shift duration is 12 hours
- Example Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.; Friday, 8:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
- Charting System: Epic
- Candidate Eligibility: Local candidates only
Cardiology Physician Job Requirements
- Board certification in Cardiology
- At least 1 year of cardiology experience; 1–2 years preferred
- Active North Carolina physician license
- Current DEA registration
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- Recent experience with Epic or a comparable electronic medical record system
- Ability to provide overnight and weekend cardiology coverage according to the outlined schedule
Locum Tenens Cardiology Physician Responsibilities
- Provide cardiology consultations upon request for adult hospital patients
- Deliver evaluation and management services for patients admitted to the cardiology service
- Interpret echocardiograms and nuclear cardiology studies performed in the hospital
- Provide overnight and weekend coverage while serving as second call
- Document patient care accurately in Epic
- Maintain a manual log of all professional charges
- Collaborate with the inpatient care team and on-call specialists to support safe, timely cardiac care
- Perform consultative services and diagnostic interpretation; procedural services are not required for this opportunity
Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens cardiology physician opportunity in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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.
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