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

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About The Position

Nags Head, NC Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking an experienced Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) for a high-impact locum tenens opportunity along the coast of North Carolina. This position offers a flexible schedule, low patient census, and a collaborative hospitalist team in a scenic community healthcare setting.

Opportunity Details

• Location: Nags Head, NC
• Contract Type: Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens
• Start Dates & Shifts (7a–7p):
  • April 8–11, April 25
  • June 9–12, June 18–20
  • November 25–28
  • December 24–28
• Schedule: Day shifts only (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Shift Volume: Avg. 12–15 inpatients, 5–6 admissions/day
• Facility Type: 19-bed Critical Access Hospital

Position Overview

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for general med-surg patients
• Respond to ED calls and evaluate patients for admission
• Perform patient rounding, admissions, and discharges
• Interpret EKGs and ABGs
• No ICU responsibilities
• Respond to codes
• EMR System: EPIC

Candidate Requirements

• Licensure: Active North Carolina Medical License and DEA
• Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (MD/DO)
• Additional Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year of inpatient hospital medicine experience preferred
  • Strong clinical acumen in managing non-ICU level patients independently

Why Take This Assignment?

• Coastal North Carolina location offering a peaceful setting near the ocean
• Low census, well-supported critical access hospital
• Competitive Pay + AAA Malpractice Coverage
• Travel & Lodging Provided
• Work-life balance with short blocks of coverage

This is the ideal locum tenens role for Hospitalist Physicians seeking a short-term contract in a coastal location with minimal complexity and a supportive clinical environment. If you're ready to bring your hospital medicine expertise to the Outer Banks, apply today and experience the Rhino Medical difference!

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.