<p>This locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunity places physicians inside TriStar Centennial Medical Center, a 741-bed comprehensive acute care facility in Nashville, Tennessee — one of the fastest-growing and most culturally vibrant cities in the South. The department handles 40,000–42,000 annual visits with robust APP support across all shifts, no call obligations, and concierge-level travel logistics handled for you. Independent contractor (1099) status and competitive per-hour compensation make this an attractive short- or long-term engagement for EM physicians seeking a high-functioning urban ED.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structured for 1099 independent contractors</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance paid</li> <li>Travel and lodging fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements</li> <li>No call required — shift-based coverage only</li> <li>Flexible shift structure across four distinct time blocks accommodates scheduling preferences</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>741-bed comprehensive acute care facility with 24-hour emergency services, heart and vascular, women's health, behavioral health, imaging, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, and sleep disorders</li> <li>Annual ED volume of 40,000–42,000 visits with a patient-per-hour rate of 1.8–2.0</li> <li>36 hours of daily physician coverage across four shift blocks: 6a–3p, 11a–8p, 3p–12a, and 8p–6a (10-hour shifts)</li> <li>APP coverage layered across all hours: weekdays staffed with three APPs (7a–7p, 10a–10p, 7p–7a); weekends staffed with two APPs (7a–7p, 7p–7a)</li> <li>EMR platform: MediTech</li> <li>No call obligations — clean shift-in, shift-out model</li> <li>Full subspecialty backup on campus including cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and behavioral health</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license required at time of engagement</li> <li>Comfort with a high-volume, full-acuity urban emergency department</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nashville is Tennessee's capital and one of the most dynamic cities in the country — home to Vanderbilt University, a thriving healthcare and tech economy, and a nationally recognized food and music scene anchored by the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the historic Ryman Auditorium, and the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway. The city offers a low state income tax environment, diverse neighborhoods, strong school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation across Middle Tennessee — a compelling combination for physicians considering a longer-term relocation or those simply looking to enjoy a world-class city during a locum assignment.</p>