Critical Care Physician - PRN

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Join Our Critical Care Team!

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a skilled and compassionate PRN Critical Care Physician to join our team in Glen Burnie, Maryland!

This is an exciting opportunity to practice critical care medicine in a collaborative, patient-centered environment supported by the resources of a leading academic health system. We are looking for a dedicated physician who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, values multidisciplinary teamwork, and is committed to delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients.

Position Highlights

  • PRN opportunity offering flexibility to complement your professional schedule.
  • Practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary critical care team.
  • Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill and medically complex patients.
  • Work alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Access the clinical resources and professional network of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Enjoy a convenient location in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with easy access to Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill patients.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Manage complex medical conditions and acute clinical emergencies.
  • Perform critical care procedures within the physician's training, privileges, and scope of practice.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
  • Participate in clinical handoffs and care coordination to ensure continuity and patient safety.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine or an appropriate critical care subspecialty.
  • Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Maryland.
  • Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to team-based patient care.
  • Previous experience practicing in an ICU or acute care critical care setting preferred.

Why UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center?

Located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, UM BWMC is a community-based medical center committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout Anne Arundel County and the surrounding communities.

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System, our physicians benefit from the opportunity to practice within a respected healthcare network that emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Whether you're an experienced intensivist seeking additional clinical shifts or a physician interested in contributing your expertise in a flexible PRN capacity, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you!

Interested in joining our team? Apply today and discover how you can make a meaningful impact at UM BWMC!

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from third party recruiters/search firms.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical DiagnosisPatient Treatment

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 85% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Physician market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in critical care medicineranked against 220 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Maryland406 active22,527 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 85% no call · 55% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment406 active listings, Nov 2026
Critical Care Medicine hiring demand#12 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 76 postings, 77 closed
New Critical Care Medicine listings99 in the last 30 days77 the 30 days before (+29%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (220 Critical Care Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Maryland figures use all physicians: too few Maryland Critical Care Medicine postings state pay.

Top contract/1099 Critical Care Medicine Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 12 employers
3
<$350k
16
$350k-400k
5
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
16%
Relocation assistance
12%
Visa sponsorship
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist

Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States

$550k-$650k
#2

Emergency Medicine PhysicianContract

Skilled Wound Care · Rockville, Maryland

$250k-$500k
#3

Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois

$460K
#4

Physician, Emergency Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 220 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Glen Burnie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$1,729/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.