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Locums - Port St. Lucie, Florida | Emergency Medicine Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established emergency medicine team providing coverage at two freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) serving the Port St. Lucie and Stuart, Florida communities. This eight-month locums opportunity offers a mix of day and night 12-hour shifts while caring for pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative emergency medicine environment.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

October 10, 2026

Contract Length:

8 months

Coverage Requirements:

Full-time locums coverage

Coverage at both freestanding emergency departments

Schedule:

12-hour shifts

Both AM and PM coverage needed

Providers will rotate between day and night shifts.

Orientation:

• Two shadow shifts
• EMR training

Position Highlights

• Eight-month locums opportunity
• Coverage at two freestanding emergency departments
• Day and night shift rotation
• Pediatric and adult patient population
• Mostly low- to moderate-acuity cases
• Structured orientation program
• Collaborative emergency medicine team

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs)

Coverage split between the Port St. Lucie and Stuart locations

Patient Population:

Pediatric and Adult

Patient Acuity:

Primarily ESI Level 3 and Level 4

Occasional Level 2 patients

Emergency Department Capacity:

10–11 treatment bays

Patient Volume:

Approximately 0.5–2 patients per hour

Admission Rate:

Approximately 2–3%

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat emergency department patients
• Manage pediatric and adult emergency conditions
• Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated
• Coordinate patient care with nursing and ancillary staff
• Document patient encounters within the facility EMR
• Rotate between both freestanding emergency department locations
• Participate in both day and night shift coverage

Support & Technology

Support Staff:

• Registered Nurses
• Radiology staff

Triage Model:

No dedicated nurse or APP triage for lower-acuity patients

EMR System:

EMR training provided during orientation

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine – Required

Credentialing

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Established emergency medicine program
• Single-provider staffing model
• Collaborative nursing and ancillary support
• Coverage shared between two freestanding emergency departments
• Comprehensive orientation with shadow shifts and EMR training
• Long-term locums opportunity

About Port St. Lucie, Florida

Location & Access: Port St. Lucie is located along Florida's Treasure Coast, offering convenient access to Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike, West Palm Beach, and Orlando while providing easy access to beautiful Atlantic beaches.

Lifestyle & Community: One of Florida's fastest-growing communities, Port St. Lucie offers excellent neighborhoods, waterfront living, outstanding parks, dining, shopping, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy boating, fishing, golf, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, beaches, botanical gardens, and numerous parks throughout the Treasure Coast.

Attractions: The area features Clover Park, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, nearby Hutchinson Island beaches, and spring training baseball.

Quality of Life: Port St. Lucie offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round sunshine, affordable coastal living, excellent recreational opportunities, and convenient access to South Florida while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere.

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