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We are seeking a dedicated Vascular Surgeon for an exciting 126-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves a demanding schedule of 7a-3/3:30p with night and weekend call, focusing on inpatient vascular care, management of vascular access devices, and treatment of ischemic limbs, alongside conducting patient consults...
Location:NC
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is actively seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for an engaging 90-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Aug 17, 2026. This role features a standard 4-day work week, with 10-hour shifts from 7:00 - 17:00. The physician will primarily focus on benign hematology (60-65%) and be comfortable in a general oncology setting, managing...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 10-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Nov 18, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, covering ED call and conducting rounds on the floor, while managing an average of five patients within a unit.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour ED call coverage.Conduct daily rounds...
Location:NC
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced OB/GYN Physician for a 40-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves general OB/GYN responsibilities, including overseeing 400-500 deliveries annually, and primarily consists of 24-hour call coverage shifts from 7am to 7am.Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral OB/GYN responsibilities,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Urologist Physician for a 40-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 8, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call and a comprehensive range of duties, including providing advanced treatments like Axonics Therapy and MRI Fusion Prostate Biopsy, performing various surgical procedures such as vasectomy and cystoscopy, and managing prostate...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Cardiologist for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Nov 16, 2026. This role involves providing essential patient care, performing consults and E&M services without procedures, and reading echo and nuclear studies. The schedule primarily consists of evening and night shifts, varying from 8P–6A,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Cardiologist for an engaging 90-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Nov 16, 2026. This role involves night shifts and focuses on providing essential consults, evaluation and management services, and interpreting echo and nuclear studies for patients, without performing procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Cardiologist Physician for an engaging 90-day locum tenens assignment with our client in North Carolina. This opportunity commences on Nov 16, 2026, and involves varied night shifts, where you will primarily provide essential consultations, manage E&M services, and proficiently interpret echo and nuclear studies...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiologist Physician for a 90-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Nov 16, 2026. This role involves providing essential cardiology care during evening and night shifts (8P – 6A, 8P – 7A, 5P – 7A, 5P – 6A). The successful candidate will focus on consults, E&M services, and reading echo and...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist to join our client in North Carolina for an 80-day assignment, commencing Dec 14, 2026. This full-time role offers a consistent daily schedule, typically from 8am to around 4:30pm, focusing on crucial responsibilities such as morning team meetings, active participation in tumor boards, new patient consults,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
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.
