
Emergency Medicine | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $154
- Weekly
- $6,160
- Yearly (full-time)
- $320,320
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
- Start date
- 11/2/2026
This job pays about $154/hour — 6% above the median for Physician jobs in Tennessee ($145/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 Tennessee right now
- 41 open Physician jobs in Tennessee from 3 agencies, 2 of them in Nashville.
- Pay in these listings: $154 – $271/hour, median $170/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Tennessee: $145/hour ($301,288/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($170/hour across 12 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Job in Nashville, Tennessee
Emergency Medicine Physician locum tenens opportunity in Nashville, TN with a supportive team, a steady patient mix, and a manageable 12-week assignment in a freestanding emergency department.
Join a dynamic suburban emergency medicine setting in the Nashville area and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a well-connected community known for its energy, culture, dining, entertainment, and outdoor access.
Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Times: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,160–$7,290
- Setting: Freestanding emergency department with 12 beds
- Patient Volume: Fewer than 30 patients per day
- Call: No call required
- Orientation: Limited orientation, approximately 2–4 hours
Job Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- Graduation from an Emergency Medicine residency program required
- At least 1 year of post-residency emergency medicine experience preferred
- Comfort working independently in a freestanding emergency department
- Ability to perform core emergency medicine procedures and manage a broad range of ED cases
- Willingness to complete credentialing and any required case log review
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency care in a suburban freestanding emergency department
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions
- Perform ED procedures including sedation, intubation, central lines, and other standard emergency interventions
- Collaborate with an experienced clinical support team, including RNs and radiology staff
- Manage patient flow efficiently in a low-to-moderate volume setting
- Deliver patient-centered care while maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment
Apply now to learn more about this Emergency Medicine physician job in Nashville, Tennessee and join a rewarding locum tenens opportunity today.
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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