A Facility in Washington Needs a Locum Tenens General Trauma Surgeon
Hiring bonus: $1,000 — Weatherby Healthcare pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Weatherby Healthcare
- Location
- Richland, WA
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Washington)
- $148
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,907
- Median yearly
- $307,174
Weatherby Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Washington pay a median of $148/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Washington right now
- 105 open Physician jobs in Washington from 4 agencies, 8 of them in Richland.
- Pay in these listings: $146 – $211/hour, median $177/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Washington: $148/hour ($307,174/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($177/hour across 8 jobs).
Job description
Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details.
- PM trauma shifts -- 7 pm - 7 am (12hr shift)
- Approximately 15 shifts per month required
- 15 patients per shift
- Acute care and trauma surgery coverage
- ATLS and ACLS certification required
- Extensive procedural skills required -- laparoscopic, endoscopy, and more
- Board certification required
- Long-term ongoing coverage opportunity
- Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
- Assignment details and time entry in online portal
- Competitive compensation
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
- Charter member of NALTO
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