Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Newark, NJ

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 36-week locum tenens assignment at a tertiary care academic center in New Jersey. This opportunity starts on Dec 1, 2025, and features 12-hour shifts with weekday coverage, offering a dynamic environment with high acuity and robust specialist support.

Job Details

• Location: New Jersey
• Facility Type: Tertiary Care Academic Center
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
• LOA: 36 weeks
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: Weekday physician shifts: Monday 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 1p-9p; Tuesday-Friday 7a-7p, 7p-7a; APP shifts: Weekdays 7a-7p, 10a-10p, 5p-5a; Weekends: 8a-8p, 2p-2a

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency medical care in an emergency department within a hospital
• Perform all lifesaving procedures, including intubation, ventilator management, chest tube insertion, arterial and central line placement
• Manage adult and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and access specialist backup as needed
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and patient management
• Adapt to a high-volume, high-acuity environment with academic consultative support

Additional Information

• New Jersey license required
• Trauma experience highly preferred due to case acuity and volume
• Board certification not specified as required
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all required emergency procedures
• Academic care center with access to university-affiliated specialists

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.

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!