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We are seeking a board-certified Urologist for a 6-week locum tenens assignment in North Carolina starting Feb 6, 2026. This opportunity features 24-hour call coverage from Friday 7am through Monday 7am, with scheduled shifts in February and May. The role focuses on minimally invasive procedures for a variety of urological conditions.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 2-day assignment beginning Apr 9, 2026. This role involves focused shifts, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm EST on Apr 9 and 8:00am to 12:00pm EST on Apr 10, primarily to conduct comprehensive firefighter physicals. You will perform various screenings, including vision and color...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Transplant Surgeon for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting May 21, 2026. This role primarily involves inpatient-only clinical responsibilities, managing an average of 8-12 patients daily, and participating in 24-hour weekend call, typically one weekend per month, without requiring on-site presence while...
Location:NC
Specialty:Transplant Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 3-day assignment, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This vital role involves 12-hour night shifts, from 7p-7a, where you will provide expertise in a range of cases including anesthesia, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and radiology. This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in General Surgery for a 21-day assignment in North Carolina, starting May 9, 2026. This role involves 24-hour weekend call, managing an average of 7-8 patients daily, 1-2 admissions per day or night, and performing approximately 50 surgical cases monthly. Key procedures include appendectomies, strangulated...
Location:NC
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 2-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Apr 9, 2026. This role involves performing firefighter physicals, including comprehensive vision screenings, assessments of peripheral vision, and reviewing EKG results, with specific shifts scheduled on April 9th and 10th.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist for a 140-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Feb 16, 2026. This outpatient-focused opportunity features Monday to Friday day shifts, with half days on Fridays and a shared call rotation that is primarily phone-based.Job DetailsLocation: North CarolinaStart Date: Feb 16, 2026LOA: 140 daysProvider...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, starting May 15, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive emergency care in a high-volume emergency department, managing a wide array of cases within a hospital that offers a full scope of services. Specific schedule details are available for discussion.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 3-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jun 12, 2026. This role involves managing an average inpatient census of 54 patients, handling 16-18 patients per day, and approximately 2 admissions daily, primarily during night shifts from 7:30p-7:30a. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with ICU/critical...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 4-day assignment starting May 8, 2026, in North Carolina. Our client is looking for a dedicated physician to work six to twelve 12-hour shifts per month, providing critical emergency care in a hospital's ED, which includes a new fast-track section.Responsibilities and DutiesManage emergency care...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in North Carolina typically earn an average of $129,873 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $225,170 a year.
Physicians in North Carolina are required to complete 60 hours of CME every three years.
Yes, new graduates can work in North Carolina as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.