Experience new work environments as you diversify your skillset as a locum tenens Emergency Care medical provider! According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, we are likely to see a crippling shortage of over 7900 critical care medical providers across the United States, and 48% of hospitals surveyed by the American Hospital Association (AHA) reported that they were deficient in their Emergency Medicine staff. ER physicians, NPs, CRNAs, and PAs are in high demand, and locum tenens Emergency Medicine specialists are filling these gaps across the nation. 

In a recent release by Data Bridge Market Research, the global critical care industry is projected to reach a value of $68,365.79 million by the year 2030, growing at a dramatically increasing CAGR rate of 8.7% during the forecasted period. The US is dominating this market growth due to major drivers such as an increase in the prevalence of chronic disorders, along with a rise in its geriatric population.

As the demand for emergency medicine professionals is expected to grow by 16% through 2025 as reported by the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, the Staffing Industry Specialists (SIA) report that the locum tenens market is growing at a rapid rate of 27% every year, increasing locum tenens opportunities for locum tenens Emergency Medicine specialists across all provider types throughout every state in the country. 

Earning potential varies among emergency care medical professionals dependent on a number of various factors which include provider type, experience level, and job location. However, in comparison to the average salaries of emergency care providers in the US, locum tenens emergency medicine physicians, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs earn a sweeping average of 40.2% more across all provider types than their permanently employed counterparts. 

CRNAs are able to boost their salaries by the highest percentage, 68%, while physicians can make up to 51.7% more, PAs can increase their earning potential by 36.8%, and NPs see a salary increase of about 4.2%. The highest paying specialties for emergency care professionals are in ER departments/emergency medicine, pulmonary, and pediatrics.

Emergency care physicians see the highest earning potentials in Tennessee, Hawaii, and Massachusetts, CRNAs earn the most in Alaska, Connecticut, and New Jersey, NPs increase their salaries the most in New York, Washington, and Massachusetts, and PAs find the highest rates in Washington, New York, and Idaho. When you work locums with Barton Associates, you get your pick of the highest paying jobs in emergency medicine across every state in the US, so you can earn more wherever your travels may take you.

Barton Associates works with a vast network of healthcare facilities, nationwide, who are in need of talented emergency medicine locums to fill in staffing gaps. Barton’s relationships with a diverse range of healthcare organizations throughout the nation uniquely positions our emergency care locums to gain valuable, skill-building work experience in new healthcare settings treating a variety of new patient populations that they may have otherwise never encountered. 

Our recruiters have worked with, and successfully placed our emergency medicine locums in the following facility types and health institutions across the country:

Barton’s emergency are locum tenens professionals enjoy the advantages of job stability with a never ending flow of new opportunities, as well as income stability by earning more wherever they go. Our Account Executives work hard to update our emergency medicine locums with the newest jobs daily. Check out our open locum tenens emergency care jobs now!

Our openings change every day, so be sure to check in often for new opportunities that fit your preferences and needs. New to Barton and Ready to become a locum? Fill out the form below to chat with one of our experienced recruiters to get started on your locum journey!

Are you in need of  emergency care coverage at your facility? Learn more about staffing with locums now or fill out the form on this page after selecting “Looking to Staff”.

Q: What types of providers can be locums?

A: Barton Associates works with NPs, PAs, physicians, dentists, and CRNAs!

Q: Who uses locum tenens providers?

A: Companies and other healthcare facilities beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics have healthcare staffing openings. The Barton Associates team works with a variety of clients looking to fill temporary roles throughout the country, including but not limited to hospitals, private practices, and urgent care. Learn more about who Barton Associates works with!

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