41 Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Jobs in Iowa
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Shift: 3 x 12 hours
Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in West Burlington, IA - You will enjoy practicing in this community where people know and look out for each other. Feel right at home with its quality schools and many outdoor activities. It is a convenient drive to Iowa City and the Quad Cities for your occasional big city getaway weekend. CompHealth has relationships with hospitals across the country and often know about jobs before they are advertised. Contact Gary Nishizaki at or (954) 837-2697 to learn more about this opportunity. * 12-hour shifts with balance of days and nights * Stable and secure employed EM position with a top hospital system in the region * Flexible shift schedule will average 12 shifts per month * Major regional medical center with over 36,000 visits per year * Experienced PAs and NPs to support most shifts * 24/7 hospitalists to provide inpatient support * EM trained physicians, H-1B visa sponsorship available * $295 hourly rate, a $50k sign-on bonus, and a full benefits package * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail
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Type: Locum Tenens
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in West Des Moines, IA - If this opportunity sounds right for you, give us a call today to speak with an expert Weatherby consultant for details. * 7-10 shifts per month with multiple shift options available * 70 patients per day average, up to 90 on busy days * Level 2 trauma center with potential Level 1 coverage * EMR: Epic * ATLS certification and Level 2 trauma experience required * Double coverage model with APP support daily * Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses * Assignment details and time entry in online portal * Competitive compensation * 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant * Charter member of NALTO
Start: ASAP
Type: Locum Tenens
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Iowa - Interested? Give Weatherby a call today and speak with one of our specialty-specific consultants for available dates and details. * Shifts: 7 am - 7 pm and 7 pm - 7 am -- up to 24-hour shifts * Weekday avg: 20 patients; weekend avg: 25 - 30 patients daily * Critical access hospital -- emergency medicine setting * Hospitalist on-site during overnight and weekend hours * Trauma procedures required * ATLS, PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required * Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses * Assignment details and time entry in online portal * Competitive compensation * 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant * Charter member of NALTO
Start: 11/30/2026
Type: Locum Tenens
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in De Witt, IA - We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an immediate opportunity with our client in Iowa, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care in an emergency room setting, handling 12-15 patients per day, including urgent care cases and traumas. Additionally, the Physician will cover the hospitalist unit, seeing 3-5 patients per day from 4 PM to 8 AM. The daily shift runs from 8 AM to 8 AM. Responsibilities and Duties * Manage 12-15 patients per day in the ER. * Address urgent care cases and trauma patients. * Cover the hospitalist unit, seeing 3-5 patients per day from 4 PM to 8 AM. * Provide care for ER and rounding cases. Additional Information * Required Board Certification: Family Medicine * EMR System: Epic * Shift Schedule: 8 AM to 8 AM Benefits * Strong compensation * Travel-related expenses covered * A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided * Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
Start: 8/10/2026
Type: Locum Tenens
Shift: Days
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Iowa - Inpatient Facility: Looking for an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician in the Dyersville, IA area. Below you will find the Position Overview with all the detail regarding the position. Position Overview * Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician * Certification: MD, DO * Specialty: Emergency Medicine * Setting: Inpatient * Minimum Yrs. Experience: 2 Scheduling & Logistics * PT/FT: Part Time * Order Type: Locum Tenens * Shift: 3 - 24 hour shifts; 24 hours/some 12 hours * Hours per Week: 40 * Housing Notes: Hotel, Mileage * Transportation Notes: Yes KPG Provider Services is a West Coast Focused Company with offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. We are focused on offering the best, most rewarding opportunities while providing excellent compensation and support. Outstanding service is at the core of our culture. Our Medical Professionals will experience a service relationship characterized by respect, a sense of urgency, and attention to detail. Our team offers benefits like geographic expertise, understanding commuting times, and top market compensation rates. In short, we focus intently on the things that matter to you with a commitment to achieve exceptional outcomes. Call us and experience the difference! For a complete listing of our current openings visit ;
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Type: Locum Tenens
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Sioux City, IA - Are you an Emergency Medicine physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Iowa might be the perfect fit for you! OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS * Schedule: TBD * Job Setting: Hospital * Credentialing: 60 days MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified in ABEM OR ABFM OR ABIM (or osteopathic counterparts), must be residency trained in specialty * Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, & PALS (If ABEM, need current ACLS and 1X proof of ATLS), CME past 2 years * Licensure: Active State Medical License, CDS, & DEA (with IA address) ABOUT VISTA STAFFING A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights. For more information, visit .
Start: 11/9/2026
Type: Locum Tenens
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Dyersville, IA - Our client in Iowa is seeking a Physician specializing in Emergency Medicine for a 60-day assignment beginning May 26, 2026. This role involves in-house coverage with 24-hour shifts (7a-7a), occasionally 12-hour, focusing on an average of 4 ED patients daily. Responsibilities include suturing, wound care, incision & draining, and splinting. Responsibilities and Duties * Provide in-house emergency department coverage (provider sleep room available). * Manage an average of 4 ED patients per day. * Perform emergency medicine duties including suturing, wound care, incision & draining, and splinting. * Address a wide range of outpatient services, including laboratory, radiology, rehabilitation services, infusion service, and ambulatory surgery. Additional Information * Board Certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine is required. * The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system utilized is Epic. Benefits * Strong compensation * Travel-related expenses covered * A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided * Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
Start: ASAP
Type: Locum Tenens
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Dyersville, IA - Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Facility Location: Dyersville, IA • Service Setting: Inpatient • Reason For Coverage: Supplemental • Coverage Period: Jun 14, 2026 - Ongoing • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Shifts needed to be filled: - Jun 14-15 - Jul 1-6, 8-11, 12-13, 14-18 - Jul 19-20, 22-25, 26-27 - Jul 29 - Aug 3 • Shift Schedule: 7a-7a - Min 3 24-hr shifts - Occasional 12-hr shifts • Patient Volume: 4 (ED), 4 (IP) • Support Staff: 4 APPs, 2 RNs, 1 CNA • Support Services: Radiology, Laboratory, Rehabilitation Services, Infusion Service, & Ambulatory Surgery • Lab, Pharmacy, & Medical Imaging Onsite • Beds in the Dept: 3 • EMR: TogetherCare (EPIC) • Other Info: No supervision required • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements: • Active IA License or IMLC • BC in EM, or FM/IM with EM experience • Clean record
Start: ASAP
Type: Locum Tenens
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Sioux City, IA - JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Sioux City, IA • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: March 1, 2026 – Ongoing COVERAGE DATES • Ongoing coverage beginning March 1, 2026 • Open-ended assignment based on coverage needs PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: All ages • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 30,000 annual ED visits • Admissions: Yes • Rounding: Included as part of emergency department coverage • Phone Consults: As required • Case Mix: Full-scope emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 484 licensed beds • Trauma Level: Level II • EMR System: Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency department equipment • Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist medicine program • Support Staff Available: 24-hour physician coverage and 30-hour NP/PA coverage • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Telehealth Experience Required: No • In-Person EMR Training Required: Yes, prior to first shift • Privileges Required Prior to Training: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Overtime: Daily OT after 12 hours and weekly OT after 168 hours, differential applied • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per locum agreement REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Emergency department procedures appropriate for physician-level emergency medicine coverage JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active state medical license, CDS, and DEA with Iowa address required • Board: Board Certified in ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM (or osteopathic equivalents) • DEA: Active DEA required • Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required • Experience: Residency trained in the specialty certified in • Other Qualifications: CME documentation and case logs from the past two years required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for patients of all ages • Manage acute and emergent conditions in a Level II trauma center • Perform emergency procedures and coordinate admissions as required • Collaborate with hospitalist medicine and consulting services • Document all patient encounters accurately in Cerner EMR
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Shift: Days
Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Iowa - KPG Provider Services is a nationwide healthcare agency specializing in connecting qualified clinicians with premier healthcare facilities. We are currently seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine MD, DO for placement in/around Ottumwa, Iowa. Overview * Job Title: Emergency Medicine MD, DO * Certification: MD, DO * Specialty: Emergency Medicine * Setting: Inpatient * PT/FT: Full Time Compensation & Benefits * Clinicians will receive competitive pay, valuable benefits options, and potential bonuses/perks tied to specific roles. Compensation and benefits vary depending on the role, location, and faciliy, with complete details shared by your consultant. * $305/hr At KPG Provider Services , permanent placement is about more than filling a position. It is about creating lasting connections between healthcare professionals and the right organizations. Our dedicated team brings over 14 years of experience in healthcare staffing, giving you access to a trusted nationwide network of employers and insider knowledge of the industry. We believe in collaborative and transparent communication throughout the hiring process, so you always know where you stand and feel supported from the first interview to the final offer. With KPG Provider Services, you gain a partner who advocates for your career goals, negotiates on your behalf, and helps you find the role that supports both your professional ambitions and personal development.