Posted 09/20/2026 · Job #502248
Emergency Medicine | Physician | 12–Week Travel – Texas City, Texas
Job Description
Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs – Locum Tenens Opportunity in Texas City, TX
Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician needed for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas City, TX, near the greater Houston area. Join a high-acuity emergency department with strong patient volume, a fast-paced clinical environment, and a supportive healthcare team. This is an excellent emergency medicine job for physicians who thrive in dynamic, high-volume emergency care settings.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Employment Type: Locum tenens
- Setting: Emergency Department
- Location: Texas City, TX 77591
- Start Date: 10/18/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,780 – $6,850
- Openings: 4
- Orientation: 2 shadow shifts
Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience required
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine preferred; strong experienced providers may be considered
- Comfort working independently in a busy emergency department
- Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced patient environment
- Competency with common ED procedures, including intubation, procedural sedation, fracture reduction/splinting, chest tube placement, CPR, suture repair, I&D, and central line placement
- Excellent clinical judgment and strong communication skills
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency care for a broad range of acute medical and traumatic presentations
- Evaluate and treat patients presenting with chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, falls, MVC-related injuries, and sports injuries
- Perform essential emergency procedures as needed to stabilize and treat patients
- Work efficiently in a high-volume setting with an average daily census of 55-60 patients
- Deliver care during both day and night coverage on a rotating schedule
- Collaborate with the ED team to support safe, timely, and effective patient care
Why Apply for This Texas Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Job?
- Competitive weekly estimated pay
- Flexible locum tenens emergency medicine coverage
- Strong clinical support in a busy emergency department
- Convenient Gulf Coast location near Houston, Texas
Apply now to join this Emergency Medicine Physician locum tenens opportunity in Texas City, TX.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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