A locum/travel Emergency Medicine opportunity in Midland, Texas places you inside a collegial, ABEM-certified physician group supported by experienced advanced practice clinicians. Midland's no-state-income-tax environment, affordable cost of living, and easy regional air access make this one of the more financially compelling travel assignments in the Southwest. The practice operates within an AHRQ-listed Patient Safety Organization, signaling a serious institutional commitment to quality and clinician support.
Perks and Benefits
- Texas has no state income tax — a meaningful take-home advantage for travel physicians
- Option to opt out of scribe coverage to earn an increased hourly rate
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through the affiliated clinician institute
- Career growth pathways within a nationwide clinician network spanning thousands of providers
- Affordable cost of living in the Midland market relative to comparable Texas metros
- Easy travel access supporting flexible block scheduling for out-of-area physicians
Practice Highlights
- Emergency Medicine travel/locum tenens engagement with flexible scheduling structure
- EMR platform: Cerner
- Team composition includes ABEM board-certified attending physicians and experienced advanced practice clinicians (APCs)
- Collegiate, collaborative group culture with an emphasis on inter-clinician communication
- Practice operates under AHRQ-listed Patient Safety Organization designation, reflecting a structured quality and safety framework
- Connection to a nationwide clinician network that facilitates peer collaboration and shared best practices
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM (American Board of Emergency Medicine)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Texas
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity
About the Community
Midland sits in the heart of the Permian Basin in West Texas — a region defined by wide-open landscapes, a strong local economy, and a cost of living well below the national average. The city offers direct commercial air service, making it straightforward to commute in and out for block assignments. Outdoor recreation including hiking, hunting, and access to Big Bend National Park and the Guadalupe Mountains are within driving range, and the broader Midland-Odessa metro provides a full complement of dining, shopping, and cultural amenities for clinicians relocating or traveling through.