Pays $200/hr — Hospital Medicine market median is ~$300k (41 jobs) · Above average in Hospital Medicine for work-life (2.1/10, vs 964 in this specialty)
Locum Physician Hospitalist OR Hospitalist + PEDS
About the Role
Locum hospitalist coverage in rural Nevada. 24-hour shifts, 12-15 hrs on-site. $200/hr orientation.
Join Rural Hospital as a Locum Hospitalist – 24-Hour Shifts, Rural NV in Fallon, Nevada.
Dates of Coverage Required
October 16th-23rd
Position Overview
This is a 24-hour solo coverage role at a rural hospital, typically encompassing a 12-15 hour active shift with the remainder on-call. The physician will have access to sleeping accommodations either nearby or on-site.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $200/hr.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Rural Hospital in Fallon, Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide 24-hour solo coverage at a rural hospital, including patient admissions, rounding, and performing necessary adult and pediatric procedures. The role involves active shifts of 12-15 hours with additional on-call responsibilities and coordination with ED and nursing staff.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible physicians with active ACLS and BLS certifications, and potentially PALS and NRP. Proficiency in specific adult and pediatric clinical procedures and a valid COVID-19 vaccination status are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $416k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% have no call, 27% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$416k midpoint, that is roughly $17k–$29k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.1/10 on work-life balance for Hospital Medicine roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 41 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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