Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in Edenton, NC

Edenton, North Carolina – Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens December 24–25 | 7a–5p | Inpatient-Only | ICU Exposure | EPIC Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking a skilled Hospitalist Physician (IM, FM, or Med-Peds trained) for an upcoming locum tenens assignment in Edenton, North Carolina . This opportunity supports a well-organized rural hospital with strong transfer resources, a manageable census, modern EMR, and daytime-only coverage needs. This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a provider seeking a meaningful holiday-week assignment with a supportive team and low overall acuity due to strong tertiary-transfer pathways. Assignment Snapshot Location : Edenton, NC Setting : Inpatient Hospitalist Service Dates Needed : December 24 (7a–5p) December 25 (7a–5p) Orientation : Required the day before first shift EMR : EPIC Facility : 25-bed community hospital Patient Volume & Responsibilities Inpatient-Only Service Total Annual Inpatient Census : ~4,380 Average Daily Census : 12–14 patients Average Daily Admissions : ~3 ICU : 4-bed ICU (critical care duties required) Procedures : EKG interpretation required Codes : Must respond to inpatient codes Support : 24-hour hospitalist coverage 24-hour radiology coverage Low-volume emergency department ECU Health Air & Vidant Ground transport for immediate transfers to Level 1 Trauma Center Day Coverage : 1 Hospitalist Night Call Coverage : 1 Hospitalist on call Clinical Environment This rural North Carolina hospital provides : A manageable patient load Strong transfer options for high-acuity care Dedicated nursing, radiology, and ED support A well-structured, low-intensity ICU environment EPIC charting for smooth documentation Ideal for providers comfortable with independent decision-making in a small hospital setting, supported by robust regional resources. Candidate Requirements Board Certified in Internal Medicine , Family Medicine , or Med-Peds Active & unrestricted North Carolina medical license Prior Hospitalist experience required Comfortable with ICU co-management Able to respond to codes Available for mandatory pre-shift orientation Why This Assignment? Predictable daytime hours Manageable census and acuity EPIC EMR Well-coordinated support from regional Level 1 trauma center Quick credentialing for clean files Perfect for extra holiday-week income White-Glove Rhino Medical travel & credentialing support If you're available Christmas week and ready for a rewarding hospitalist assignment in a scenic and historic waterfront community — we’re ready to move fast. Apply today — Rhino Medical will handle the rest. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.