Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Rutherfordton, NC

LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, 28139!

About The Position

Rutherfordton, North Carolina Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD / DO) for an ongoing locum tenens assignment in Rutherfordton, NC. This is your chance to join a well-supported, community-centered emergency department with a steady patient volume and robust hospitalist support.

Whether you're seeking long-term stability or a flexible locum schedule, this assignment offers the autonomy and impact you've been looking for in a beautiful North Carolina setting.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location : Rutherfordton, NC
• Contract Type : Locum Tenens - Emergency Medicine Physician
• Start Date : September 2025
• Assignment Length : Long-term (6+ months preferred)
• Shifts per Month : 8-10 shifts (nights and weekends preferred)
• Credentialing : Standard timeframe; no emergency privileges available

Facility Snapshot

Annual ED Volume : 30,000 visits

ED Beds : 30

Patients per Hour : 1.6

Trauma Designation : Non-Trauma Center

EMR System : Meditech

Admitting Orders : Managed by the Hospitalist team

Schedule & Coverage

Shift Times : 24-Hour Coverage

Days : 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM

Nights : 7 : 00 PM - 7 : 00 AM

APC Coverage : 35 Hours Daily

8 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM

10 : 00 AM - 10 : 00 PM

12 : 00 PM - 12 : 00 AM

Candidate Requirements

Board Certification : ABEM or AOBEM (Board Eligible or Recently Boarded may be considered)

Licensure : Active & Unrestricted North Carolina Medical License & DEA

Certifications : ACLS Required

Experience : Recent emergency medicine practice preferred in similar-volume settings

Why Rhino Medical?

Practice in Scenic Western North Carolina

Deliver high-quality care in a collaborative community hospital while enjoying the charm of Rutherfordton-nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With outdoor recreation, historic downtown, and proximity to Asheville and Charlotte, this assignment offers both professional fulfillment and lifestyle balance.

Quick Apply today and secure your next locum assignment in North Carolina's beautiful countryside.

Rhino Medical. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

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About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don't just staff locums-we fuel a mission to solve America's healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment-who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam-"I will either find a way or make one"-we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design : white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won't find fluff here-just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.