
General | Anesthesiologist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $70.75
- Weekly
- $2,830
- Yearly (full-time)
- $147,160
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
- Start date
- 10/01/2026
This job pays about $70.75/hour — 43% below 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, 2 of them in Fayetteville.
- 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 Anesthesiologist – General in Fayetteville, NC
Locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Fayetteville, North Carolina, offering competitive weekly pay, 12-hour day shifts, and general anesthesiology case coverage.
Overview
Join a locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a welcoming community with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality perioperative care in a collaborative surgical environment while supporting patient safety and comfort across a variety of case types.
Job Details
- Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist
- Specialty Focus: General anesthesiology with case exposure that may include general surgery, neuroanesthesia, orthopedics, and pediatrics
- Openings: 2
- Start Date: 10/01/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,830 - $3,300
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule Notes: One opening supports a full-time weekday schedule, and the other provides PRN anesthesia coverage for vacations and short-staffing needs
- Privileging Timeframe: Approximately 60 days
- Location: Fayetteville, NC offers a friendly community atmosphere with convenient access to local amenities and nearby recreation
Job Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited College of Medicine
- Completion of an approved residency in Anesthesiology
- Board certification or fellowship required
- Current physician license required; candidates needing to obtain a North Carolina state license may be considered
- ECFMG and FLEX required, if applicable
- At least 1 year of anesthesiology experience required
- Ability to work in a collaborative operating room setting and support supervision of CRNAs
Responsibilities
- Assist in directing and coordinating activities in the anesthesia department
- Provide medical management for patients undergoing surgery and other procedures
- Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and verify patient consent
- Discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients
- Induce, maintain, and emerge patients safely from anesthesia
- Monitor physiological status throughout the procedure and respond to changes as needed
- Deliver clinical intervention when necessary to support patient safety
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to help ensure efficient, high-quality care
Apply now to explore this locum tenens anesthesiology job in Fayetteville, NC and join a collaborative healthcare team today.
Benefits
1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.
About GHR
About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.
We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.
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.
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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