Critical Care | Physician

Locum Tenens Critical Care Physician – Night Shift | Tucson, AZ

Board-certified critical care physicians are invited to join a high-acuity inpatient team in Tucson, Arizona, for an on-site locum tenens night shift opportunity. Practice complex adult critical care in a 36-bed department while enjoying Tucson’s sunny climate, Sonoran Desert scenery, and vibrant Southwestern culture.

Critical Care Physician Job Details

• Specialty: Internal Medicine – Critical Care Medicine
• Position Type: Locum tenens physician
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Openings: 3
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,390–$7,570
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 13-week initial term with ongoing need
• Schedule: Night shift, 5:30 p.m.–5:30 a.m.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 patient encounters per shift
• Healthcare Setting: 36-bed critical care department
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days

Critical Care Physician Requirements

• Board certification is required
• At least 1 year of critical care physician experience
• Active Arizona physician license or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
• Current ABLS, ACLS, and BLS certifications
• Current, unrestricted medical license and appropriate credentials to provide adult critical care services
• Demonstrated proficiency in required critical care procedures and clinical skills

Locum Tenens Critical Care Physician Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive overnight care to critically ill adult patients
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including ETT, tracheostomy, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Perform and manage chest tube placement, bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
• Insert and manage central lines, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and dialysis catheters
• Evaluate and treat acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Provide intracranial pressure evaluation and management
• Perform lumbar punctures, paracenteses, and thoracenteses as clinically indicated
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, evidence-based patient outcomes

Apply now for this locum tenens critical care physician opportunity in Tucson, Arizona, and join a high-acuity healthcare team.

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.