Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Devils Lake, ND

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Devils Lake, ND
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Devils Lake, North Dakota Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
Critical Access Emergency Medicine • Newly Remodeled 8-Bed ED • 20+ Patients Daily • Dedicated Night Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking an experienced Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage in Devils Lake, North Dakota , beginning in September 2026.

This is an attractive opportunity for an Emergency Medicine physician who enjoys practicing in a smaller community hospital where clinical judgment and autonomy matter. Physicians work 12-hour shifts in a newly remodeled 8-bed Emergency Department averaging approximately 20+ patients per day , with 24/7 radiology and laboratory resources and Hospital Medicine support available for admissions.

The immediate priority is 7:00 PM–7:00 AM night coverage , with defined blocks available from September through December.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Devils Lake, North Dakota
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Provider Type: Physician
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Critical Access Hospital
• Newly Remodeled 8-Bed Emergency Department
• Approximately 20+ ED Patients Per Day
• Variable Patient Acuity
• 12-Hour Shifts
• Strong Priority for Night Coverage
• RN Emergency Department Staff
• 24/7 Radiology Support
• Laboratory Support
• Hospitalist Support for Admissions

Current Night Coverage Dates

All currently identified shifts are 7:00 PM–7:00 AM :

• September 5–11, 2026
• October 14–16, 2026
• November 1–8, 2026
• December 11–16, 2026

Physicians with availability for one or multiple coverage blocks are encouraged to apply.

Emergency Department Environment

This opportunity offers a different clinical experience from high-volume metropolitan Emergency Medicine.

The physician will practice in a newly remodeled, 8-bed Emergency Department within a Critical Access Hospital , caring for a community-based patient population with varying levels of acuity.

The department averages 20+ patient encounters across a 24-hour period , creating a lower-volume environment in which the Emergency Medicine physician maintains meaningful responsibility for initial evaluation, stabilization, treatment, disposition, and appropriate escalation of care.

Clinical support includes:

• Emergency Department nursing staff
• 24/7 radiology staff
• Laboratory technicians
• Hospitalist support for inpatient admissions

Clinical Responsibilities

Responsibilities will be consistent with credentialed Emergency Medicine scope and may include:

• Evaluate and manage emergency patients across varying levels of acuity
• Perform appropriate emergency stabilization and resuscitation
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries
• Perform emergency procedures within credentialed scope
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Utilize available imaging resources
• Determine appropriate patient disposition
• Coordinate inpatient admissions with Hospital Medicine
• Recognize patients requiring higher levels of specialty care
• Stabilize and coordinate transfer when clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified
• Appropriate North Dakota medical licensure and prescribing authority for practice
• Current ATLS
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS
• Current NRP
• Recent Emergency Medicine experience
• Comfortable practicing within a Critical Access Hospital environment
• Comfortable managing varying acuity with the resources of a smaller community ED
• Night-shift availability strongly preferred

Final credentialing and privileging requirements will be confirmed during presentation.

Why Emergency Physicians Consider This Opportunity

Defined Night Blocks
Rather than an undefined ongoing schedule, physicians can evaluate specific 7P–7A coverage blocks from September through December.

Lower-Volume Emergency Medicine
Approximately 20+ patients are seen across the department daily.

Newly Remodeled ED
Practice within an updated 8-bed Emergency Department environment.

24/7 Diagnostic Support
Radiology coverage is available around the clock, with laboratory support also available.

Hospitalist Support
Hospital Medicine resources are available for patients requiring admission.

Meaningful Community Emergency Medicine
Critical Access Emergency Medicine provides an opportunity to use broad clinical judgment while serving as an essential component of the local healthcare system.

About Devils Lake, North Dakota

Devils Lake is a regional hub in northeastern North Dakota surrounded by expansive prairie and one of the state's best-known outdoor destinations. The area is particularly recognized for fishing, hunting, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation.

For physicians traveling in for concentrated blocks of night coverage, the assignment offers a distinctly different environment from urban Emergency Medicine while maintaining access to established hospital diagnostic and inpatient resources.

Why Physicians Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated physician recruiter
• Travel and lodging coordination
• Transparent scheduling and onboarding
• Long-term relationship focus

Have September–December nights available?

Submit your updated CV and specific availability today. Physicians able to cover one or multiple 7:00 PM–7:00 AM blocks are encouraged to connect with Rhino Medical.

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