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Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Kentucky

Explore Locums Emergency Medicine Opportunities in Kentucky with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Emergency Medicine Physician professional seeking locums job opportunities in Kentucky? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 3 Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Emergency Medicine Jobs in Kentucky Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Kentucky range from $499k per year to $560k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on 40 Emergency Medicine jobs in was $529k per year. As of Oct 24, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Emergency Medicine jobs stands at $529k per year.

Stay Informed About Kentucky Salary Trends for Locums Emergency Medicine Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Emergency Medicine jobs in Kentucky, the average annual salary remains steady at $529k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in Kentucky for a temporary Emergency Medicine position in the past year reached $560k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Emergency Medicine field.

Flexible Start Dates in Kentucky to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Oct 24, 2026, we offer temp Emergency Medicine jobs in Kentucky with various starting dates, including Nov 6, 2026 (3 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse Kentucky Facilities Hiring Emergency Medicine

Temporary jobs in Kentucky for Emergency Medicine Physicians span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (23 jobs), Critical Access Hospital (3 jobs), and Ambulatory Surgery Center (3 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Emergency Medicine Job in Kentucky

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around Kentucky, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: Kentucky locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive Locums Emergency Medicine jobs in Kentucky on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Top Cities in Kentucky with Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 locum tenens Emergency Medicine positions available in the state of Kentucky. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in Kentucky

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Emergency Medicine positions available in Kentucky.
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Emergency Medicine Physician
  • November 6, 2026
$267 to $289
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Annual volume: 100 patients per day
  • Physician shift times: 12p-10p, 2p-12a
  • NP/PA Coverage: to be determined
  • Back up specialties available: to be determined
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
  • Certifications required: Must be board certified
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Emergency Medicine Physician
  • November 6, 2026
$267 to $289
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Annual Volume: 22,000
  • Physician Shift Times: 7:00a-7:00p, 7:00p-7:00a
  • NP/PA Coverage: 9:00a-9:00p
  • Backup Specialties Available: Yes
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Certifications Required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Issued by the American Heart Association. Emergency Medicine Board Certified Will Not Require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
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Emergency Medicine Physician
  • November 6, 2026
$257 to $278
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: · Annual Volume: 25,000 · Physician Shift Times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a · NP/PA Coverage: 11a-11p · Backup Specialties Available: Yes · Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech Expanse, EPIC December 2026 · Certifications required: If not, Emergency Medicine (EM) boarded, one of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required for Moderate Sedation privileges along with moderate sedation education
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Statistics on Emergency Medicine Locums Jobs in Kentucky

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Emergency Medicine locum tenens job in Kentucky. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in Kentucky so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Jobs in Kentucky

How many locums Emergency Medicine jobs are currently available in Kentucky?

As of Oct 24, 2026, AMN Healthcare currently has 3 exclusive travel Emergency Medicine job opportunities waiting for you in Kentucky.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Emergency Medicine jobs in Kentucky?

The pay rates for the available locums Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Kentucky range from $499k to $560k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine locums positions in Kentucky?

As of Oct 24, 2026, the average annual salary based on 43 locum tenens Emergency Medicine jobs in Kentucky is $529k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in Kentucky for travel Emergency Medicine positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Emergency Medicine jobs in Kentucky was $529k per year. The highest-paying locums position in Kentucky in the past year reached $560k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these Kentucky Emergency Medicine jobs?

Yes, as of Oct 24, 2026, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Kentucky with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of Nov 6, 2026 (3 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Emergency Medicine jobs in Kentucky?

Our locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunities in Kentucky span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (23 jobs), Critical Access Hospital (3 jobs), and Ambulatory Surgery Center (3 jobs).

What locums Emergency Medicine jobs are available at Ambulatory Surgery Center facilities in Kentucky?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Emergency Medicine jobs at Ambulatory Surgery Center facilities in Kentucky with pay ranging from $517k to $560k per year as of Oct 24, 2026.

How can I find out when new locums jobs open in Kentucky?

New locums positions in Kentucky are added as healthcare facilities post them, so openings can change quickly. Download the AMN Passport app or create an AMN Healthcare profile to set job alerts, save searches, and get notified when roles that match your experience become available. An AMN recruiter can also let you know about upcoming opportunities.

Places in or Nearby Kentucky Where Locums Emergency Medicine Jobs Are Located

In Kentucky, facilities like The Medical Center at Bowling Green, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital and Baptist Health La Grange all have departments that hire for locum tenens Emergency Medicine jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Bowling Green (zip code 42101), BOWLING GREEN and La Grange.

Other nearby states to Kentucky that offer Emergency Medicine Physicians jobs are Indiana (144.5 miles, Zip Codes 46324, 46033, 46404), Ohio (173.7 miles, Zip Codes 45701, 44405, 44110) and Tennessee (185.5 miles, Zip Codes 37351, 37219, 38019). These are near to zip codes: 46324 (144.5 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that Offer Locums Emergency Medicine Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered travel jobs for Emergency Medicine professionals.

Baptist Health Paducah Fka Western Baptist Hospital
Baptist Health Paducah Fka Western Baptist Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2501 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY. The facility lists physicians among its clinical professions; in a short-term acute care hospital physicians typically manage inpatient and emergency medical needs and coordinate perioperative and consultative care.
2501 KENTUCKY AVE., PADUCAH, KY 42003
Barbourville Arh Hospital
TJC
Government
Barbourville Arh Hospital is a critical access hospital at 80 Hospital Dr., Barbourville, KY, established in 2005 and owned by government; it is accredited by TJC and maintains 25 beds. Clinical operations include a range of inpatient and outpatient departments such as an emergency department, CCU, medical/surgical ICU and surgical ICU, inpatient and outpatient surgery, pediatric services and a swing-bed program. On the ancillary side the facility provides pharmacy, anesthesia, laboratory and diagnostic imaging (CT, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine), operating and postoperative recovery rooms, respiratory care, physical therapy, dental and dietary services. The facility employs a workforce equivalent to approximately 194 full-time positions and staffs physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing, allied health and support services; residency programs listed include allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other training.
80 HOSPITAL DR., BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906
25 certified beds Established 2005
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
CT Scan
Dental
Departments
Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, and Surgical ICU
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Magnet 2022
TJC
For-Profit
Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 299 King’s Daughters Drive in Frankfort, KY, established in 1974 with 173 beds and operated as a for-profit facility. Accredited by TJC and magnet-designated since 2022, its clinical footprint includes medical/surgical and intensive care (ICU/PCU), an emergency department, NICU and neonatal nursery, labor and delivery/obstetrics, inpatient and outpatient surgery/OR/PACU, CARF-designated inpatient rehabilitation and multiple diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. The facility employs a workforce equivalent to approximately 240 full-time positions and staffs nursing, allied health, physician and advanced practice clinicians; it also supports Allopathic, Osteopathic, Dental, Podiatric and other residency program types.
299 King’s Daughters Drive, FRANKFORT, KY 40601
173 certified beds Established 1974
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Chemotherapy
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
OR, PACU, ER, EEG, ICU, NICU, PCU, Adult, Radiology, Mammography, MS, Labor & Delivery, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic, Psych, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Organ Transplant (Non-Medicare Certified), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, and Psychiatric Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 8 N, 9 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Hardin Memorial Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 913 N. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, KY. The facility includes a cardiology department and reports physicians and advanced practice providers among its clinical professions. A short-term acute care hospital staffed with physicians and advanced practice clinicians typically provides episodic inpatient and emergency medical care, diagnostic workup, and procedural or consultative services aligned with its specialty departments.
913 N. DIXIE AVE., ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Departments
Cardiology
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 5000 Kentucky Rte. 321 in Prestonsburg, KY. Clinical departments include a cath lab, emergency department, echo, diagnostic services, acute care, laborist coverage and a CDS physician advisor role. The medical staff comprises physicians, advanced practice clinicians and allied health professionals.
5000 KENTUCKY RTE. 321, PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653
Departments
Diagnostic, Laborist, ER, Acute, Echo, CDS Physician Advisor, and Cath Lab
Shifts: 8 D
Durations: 13 wks
Kings Daughters Medical Center
Kings Daughters Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland, KY. As a short-term acute care hospital with physician staff, the facility is organized to provide physician-led inpatient acute medical and surgical care and clinical oversight typical of this facility type.
2201 LEXINGTON AVE., ASHLAND, KY 41101
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
TJC
For-Profit
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 305 Langdon St in Somerset, KY, established in 1976 with 215 beds and operated as a for-profit facility accredited by TJC. Departments include a full complement of inpatient and specialty areas — ICU/CVICU/CCU, medical/surgical intensive care, cath lab, emergency department, neonatal nursery, obstetrics (L&D), pediatric and adult inpatient psychiatry, outpatient surgery and rehab — alongside extensive diagnostic imaging services. On-site services span pharmacy, acute renal dialysis, anesthesia, clinical laboratory, nuclear medicine/diagnostic radiology/therapeutic radiology, respiratory care, rehabilitation therapies and swing bed care; clinical staff categories listed include physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied health and support services, with residency programs in allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other tracks and a workforce equivalent to approximately 724 full-time positions.
305 Langdon St, Somerset, KY 42503
215 certified beds Established 1976
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Alcohol/Drug
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
Radiology, Radiation, Outpatient, Echo, Mammography, Adult, Polysomnography, Cath Lab, Skilled Nursing, ICU, Diagnostic, Laborist, ER, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, PCU, Acute, Rehab, MS, CVICU, Diagnostic Radiology, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks and 16 wks
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
TJC
Non-Profit
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd., Owensboro, KY, established in 1966 and accredited by TJC; it is a non-profit facility with 469 beds. Clinical capabilities span comprehensive imaging and procedural services (CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine, diagnostic and vascular/interventional radiology), a surgical platform including 17 operating rooms and ophthalmic and orthopedic surgery programs, and cardiac services with three cardiac catheterization labs plus open heart/cardiothoracic surgery. Inpatient specialties include medical/surgical, neuro, pediatric and neonatal care, multiple ICU levels (medical/surgical, pediatric, surgical), inpatient rehabilitation (CARF), psychiatric services and swing-bed/post-acute care, supported by ancillary services such as pharmacy, clinical laboratory, respiratory care, dialysis and outpatient rehabilitation; there are four endoscopy rooms. The facility employs a workforce equivalent to approximately 971 full-time positions and lists advanced practice clinicians, physicians, nursing, allied and support services among its professions, with allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency program types on site.
1201 PLEASANT VALLEY RD., OWENSBORO, KY 42303
469 certified beds 17 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Alcohol/Drug
Anesthesia
Audiology
Departments
Diagnostic Radiology, Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Hospitalist, ER, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Gerontological Specialty, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Psychiatric, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Pediatric ICU, Surgical ICU, Urgent Care Center, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Paintsville ARH Hospital
Paintsville ARH Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 625 James Trimble Blvd in Paintsville, KY. Clinical departments include MS, House Supervisor, Skilled Nursing, ER, ICU and Telemetry, and the facility staffs nursing and physician professionals.
625 James Trimble Blvd, Paintsville, KY 41240
Departments
Telemetry, MS, House Supervisor, ICU, Skilled Nursing, and ER
Shifts: 12 D and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks
The Medical Center at Bowling Green
TJC
Non-Profit
The Medical Center at Bowling Green is a short-term acute care hospital at 250 Park St., Bowling Green, KY, with 382 beds, a non-profit ownership model, accredited by TJC and established in 1966. Its departmental structure includes a cardiac catheterization lab and open heart/cardiothoracic surgery program, coronary care unit, medical/surgical and surgical ICUs, neonatal ICU and nursery, emergency department, multiple psychiatric services (adult, geriatric, emergency, outpatient), CARF inpatient rehabilitation plus outpatient rehab and surgical services including obstetrics and orthopedics, supported by 20 operating rooms, 10 cardiac catheterization labs, and 10 endoscopy rooms. On-site services cover advanced imaging and diagnostics (CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology), clinical laboratory, pharmacy, acute renal dialysis, anesthesiology, chemotherapy and therapeutic radiology, plus rehabilitation therapies and swing bed care; the medical staff includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied and support services, the facility hosts allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency programs, and maintains a workforce equivalent to approximately 1,199 full-time positions.
250 PARK ST., BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
382 certified beds 20 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Chemotherapy
Departments
Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Geriatric Psychiatric, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Psychiatric, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical ICU, and Psychiatric Unit
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