Directional daily benchmark
Interventional locums are modeled at $3,200–$3,500 per day. A 24-hour call day typically includes 0–4 hours of work; extra callback is usually that daily rate divided by 8. If the assignment is not 24-hour call, the same daily rate applies, plus a one-time pager fee of daily ÷ 8 when night call is required. A weekend is 2–3 call days—not a 7-day coverage week.
- ✓ Confirm guaranteed coverage pay and callback terms
- ✓ Document STEMI activation and backup
- ✓ Ask whether post-call relief is protected
- ✓ Separate travel/housing from clinical compensation
Cath lab and STEMI scope
Two assignments with the same headline rate can have very different effective economics. Primary PCI call with frequent activation, no post-call relief, and multi-site responsibility is not equivalent to scheduled cath lab coverage with backup.
Request written details on case mix, support staff, transfer rules, surgical backup, activation responsibility, census, and handoff expectations before comparing offers.
Credentialing affects opportunity access
Recent case logs, privilege delineation, active licenses, malpractice history, and facility-specific proctoring can determine whether an assignment is feasible. A high headline rate has little value if the requested start date cannot be credentialed safely.
Compare to general cardiology carefully
IC premiums often reflect nights and activation risk—not a free raise. Model recoverability and malpractice alignment the same way you would for employed STEMI call.
See the interventional locums hub and career guide for scope and lifestyle framing beyond pay bands.
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Frequently asked questions
What drives interventional cardiology locums pay?
PCI scope, STEMI activation, night and weekend call, callback frequency, backup, transfer pathways, procedural volume, urgency, and travel requirements are major drivers.
Are 24-hour call rates directly comparable with hourly clinic rates?
No. Compare guaranteed coverage pay, callback or procedure pay, expected activations, post-call relief, and uncompensated handoff time before calculating an effective hourly rate.
What credentials are commonly required?
Requirements vary, but hospitals commonly review board status, active licenses, recent case logs, cath lab privileges, ACLS, malpractice history, references, and facility-specific STEMI competencies.