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Emergency Medicine | Physician

GHR HealthcareFredericksburg, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fredericksburg, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 9, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$172
Weekly
$6,870
Yearly (full-time)
$357,240
Contract length
12 weeks
Start date
December 4, 2026

This job pays about $172/hour — 28% above the median for Physician jobs in Virginia ($134/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 Virginia right now

  • 81 open Physician jobs in Virginia from 4 agencies, 4 of them in Fredericksburg.
  • Pay in these listings: $135 – $257/hour, median $174/hour.
  • Typical Physician pay in Virginia: $134/hour ($278,533/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($177/hour across 11 jobs).

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Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Job in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Join a high-volume emergency department in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a welcoming historic city with easy access to the Rappahannock River, local dining, and the greater Northern Virginia and Richmond corridor. This locum tenens emergency medicine physician opportunity offers overnight coverage in a well-established emergency department serving a busy community patient population.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Locum tenens
  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Location: Fredericksburg, VA 22408
  • Start Date: December 4, 2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Shift: Night shifts only
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour overnight shifts
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,290-$7,450
  • Patient Volume: Approximately 100 emergency medicine visits per day

Job Requirements

  • Board certified by ABEM
  • Active physician license and eligibility to practice in Virginia
  • ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to perform in a fast-paced emergency department
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
  • Experience in high-acuity emergency medicine or hospital emergency care preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality emergency care during overnight shifts
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and stabilize patients with urgent and emergent conditions
  • Work efficiently in a high-volume emergency department while maintaining excellent patient flow
  • Collaborate with nurses, support staff, and consulting services to coordinate patient care
  • Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the medical record
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions

Apply now to join this locum tenens emergency medicine opportunity in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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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