Job Details

JB-NM-SGEN-120225-8948
Start Date 12/29/2025
Description

We are seeking a Board-Eligible (BE) General Surgeon for an ongoing Locum Tenens assignment in New Mexico, providing 24-hour emergency call coverage starting in late December.


?Assignment Details

  • Specialty: Surgery - General
  • Start Date: December 29, 2025
  • End Date: Ongoing
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Setting: Hospital Inpatient Coverage and Emergency Department (ED) Coverage
  • Reason for Coverage: Medical leave of another surgeon
  • EMR: Meditech Athena
  • License: Active New Mexico (NM) License required.
  • Credentialing Timeline: 90 Days


Schedule & Commitment

  • Initial Need: Coverage is needed around the Christmas time block, starting December 29, 2025.
  • Call Schedule: Continuous 24-hour emergency call (6:00 AM – 6:00 AM) for:
  • Transfers
  • Inpatient Call


Scope of Work & Resources

  • Required Procedures: Emergency surgical call.
  • Equipment: The facility utilizes 2 DaVinci Xi robots.
  • Support: Surgical First Assists are available.


Requirements

  • Certification: Board-Eligible (BE)
  • Life Support: BLS required.

Job Summary

Location Las Cruces, New Mexico
Job Type Locum
Profession Physician
Board BC or BE
Coverage Type Call Only

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