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Locums – Jamestown, North Dakota, Emergency Medicine Opening

Clinical Role
RecruitWell is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for locums coverage in Jamestown, North Dakota. This is a single-physician Emergency Department role in a Level IV Trauma Center with limited specialty backup. Providers with rural or Critical Access Hospital experience are especially well suited for this opportunity.

Coverage Dates

December 2026

• December 24–27: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• December 24 and 25 qualify for holiday pay

January 2027

• January 4–7: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• January 9–11: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• January 12–17: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• January 15–17: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• January 22–28: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• January 28 – February 1: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

February 2027

• February 2–7: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• February 5–7: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• February 12–18: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• February 18–22: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• February 26–28: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

March 2027

• March 5–10: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• March 13–15: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• March 19–21: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• March 26 – April 1: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Assignment Details

• Approximately 4 shifts per month

• 12-hour shifts

• Primary need is for night coverage

• New providers must arrive 1 day before their first scheduled shift

• Single physician coverage

• No APP support

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department care for patients across the lifespan

• Manage a broad range of acute and emergent conditions with limited backup

• Conduct medical assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans

• Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and EKGs

• Lead adult and pediatric resuscitations

• Direct trauma resuscitations and multidisciplinary teams

• Determine appropriate disposition, including admission, transfer, or discharge

• Coordinate care with nursing, consultants, EMS, and hospital staff

• Meet EMTALA requirements for stabilization, transfers, and documentation

• Complete timely and accurate documentation in Epic

Procedures & Skills

• Intubation and advanced airway management

• Chest tube placement

• Central line insertion

• Procedural sedation

• Adult resuscitation

• Pediatric resuscitation

• Orthopedic emergency management

• Trauma leadership and stabilization

Patient Volume & Facility Details

• Approximately 11,000–12,000 annual Emergency Department visits

• Level IV Trauma Center

• Approximately 8% admission rate

• Helipad onsite

• Physician sleep room available

Support & Specialty Access

• OB

• Orthopedics

• ENT

• Urology

• Radiology

• Pediatrics

• Respiratory Therapy onsite

Technology

• EMR: Epic

• Strong Epic proficiency required

Requirements

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine preferred

• Family Medicine physicians with substantial Emergency Medicine experience may be considered

• Active and unrestricted North Dakota medical license required

• ACLS required

• PALS required

• ATLS required

• Active DEA required

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience required

• Rural or Critical Access Hospital experience strongly preferred

• Must be comfortable working independently with limited backup

About Jamestown, North Dakota
Location & Access: Jamestown is located in central North Dakota along Interstate 94, providing convenient access to Fargo, Bismarck, and surrounding rural communities.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a small-city environment with local restaurants, shopping, community events, and a relaxed pace of life.

Outdoor Recreation: Nearby lakes, parks, trails, and open spaces provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, hunting, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Attractions: Jamestown offers local historic and cultural attractions, community events, and convenient access to destinations throughout central North Dakota.

Quality of Life: The community combines a quieter lifestyle with regional healthcare resources and broad access to outdoor recreation.

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