Locums - Seattle, Washington, Emergency Medicine Job
Clinical Role
Join a busy Emergency Department in Seattle, Washington, providing high-quality emergency medical care in a collaborative hospital environment. This ongoing locums opportunity offers flexible shift options, a broad spectrum of emergency cases, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced physicians, nurses, and care teams. The facility is seeking one Emergency Medicine physician and one Advanced Practice Provider.
Assignment Details
Coverage Dates:
- October 23-31, 2026
- November 21-29, 2026 (Priority coverage: November 26-29)
- December 23, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Coverage Needed:
- One Emergency Medicine Physician
- One Advanced Practice Provider
- Approximately 16 shifts per month
- Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays
Current Openings:
- 7 shifts available through August
- 10 shifts available in September
- Approximately 70 shifts available October through February
Schedule:
Available shift options include:
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Please include the provider's preferred shift when submitting for consideration.
Position Highlights
- Ongoing locums opportunity
- Flexible shift options
- Emergency Department practice
- EPIC EMR
- Broad spectrum of emergency medicine
- Medium to high acuity patient population
- Recruitment-driven coverage need
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Practice Setting:
- Hospital Emergency Department
Patient Volume:
- Approximately 8-14 patients per shift
- Approximately 8-14 admissions per day
Case Mix:
- Primarily medical emergencies
- Low trauma volume
- Medium to high acuity patients
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and disposition emergency department patients
- Manage a broad range of emergency medical conditions
- Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Communicate effectively with consultants and hospitalists
- Ensure safe patient handoffs
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Document patient care using EPIC
Support & Technology
EMR System:
Support Staff:
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine required
- Completion of an accredited residency program required
- Active Washington Medical License required
- ACLS required
- BLS required
- PALS required
- NRP required
- DEA required
- Clean background and malpractice history required
Credentialing
- Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.
Organization & Team
- Collaborative Emergency Department
- Strong nursing support
- Physician and APP team environment
- Ongoing staffing opportunities due to recruitment needs
About Seattle, Washington
Location & Access: Seattle is the largest city in Washington and offers convenient access to Puget Sound, the Cascade Mountains, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Lifestyle & Community: Seattle is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, world-class dining, coffee culture, professional sports, arts, music, and thriving technology and healthcare industries.
Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy hiking, skiing, kayaking, boating, mountain biking, whale watching, and exploring nearby national parks, forests, and waterfronts.
Attractions: Popular attractions include Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle Waterfront, Museum of Pop Culture, and nearby Mount Rainier National Park.
Quality of Life: Seattle offers exceptional cultural amenities, outstanding healthcare, beautiful natural surroundings, and abundant recreational opportunities, making it one of the Pacific Northwest's most desirable cities.
What RecruitWell Provides
- A+ rated malpractice coverage
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness
