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Offers outdoor activities for every season (skiing, hiking, cave spelunking, fly fishing) * No sales tax! Background Profile: * Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN * No Visa Candidates FOR MORE ...

Travel ICU RN

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$1K - $2K/wk

The area provides excellent work-life balance with opportunities for hiking, spelunking, and exploring the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert landscape, making it an ideal location for healthcare ...

Offers outdoor activities for every season (skiing, hiking, cave spelunking, fly fishing) * No sales tax! Background Profile: * Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN * No Visa Candidates FOR MORE ...

Offers outdoor activities for every season (skiing, hiking, cave spelunking, fly fishing) * No sales tax! Background Profile: * Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN * No Visa Candidates FOR MORE ...

Offers outdoor activities for every season (skiing, hiking, beaches, cave spelunking, fly fishing) * Close to the water with easy access to beaches and docks * Great downtown, school options, and ...

Offers outdoor activities for every season (skiing, hiking, beaches, cave spelunking, fly fishing) * Close to the water with easy access to beaches and docks * Great downtown, school options, and ...

Offers outdoor activities for every season (skiing, hiking, beaches, cave spelunking, fly fishing) * Close to the water with easy access to beaches and docks * Great downtown, school options, and ...

Anesthesiologist

Pensacola, FL

$378K/yr

Pristine beaches beckon with sugar-white sand and emerald waters, while barrier islands offer adventures like kayaking through bioluminescent bays or spelunking in ancient sand dunes. From thrilling ...

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How much do spelunking jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for spelunking in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Spelunker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a spelunker (cave explorer), you need strong physical fitness, knowledge of cave geology, navigation, and safety protocols, often supported by basic first aid or search and rescue training. Familiarity with technical tools such as headlamps, ropes, harnesses, and mapping equipment is essential for safe exploration. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability help spelunkers handle unpredictable environments and emergencies underground. These skills are crucial for ensuring personal safety, effective exploration, and successful group coordination in challenging cave systems.

What is the difference between Spelunking vs Cave Diving?

AspectSpelunkingCave Diving
Required CredentialsBasic outdoor skills, sometimes certifications in cavingAdvanced certifications in diving, specialized training
Work EnvironmentDry caves, accessible passagesUnderwater caves, submerged passages
Industry UsageRecreational and exploration activitiesTechnical diving, scientific research

Spelunking involves exploring dry caves with minimal specialized equipment, focusing on exploration and recreation. Cave diving requires scuba gear and advanced training to navigate submerged cave systems. While both activities involve cave environments, cave diving is more technical and riskier, often requiring certifications and specialized skills.

What are some of the key challenges spelunkers face when exploring new cave systems, and how are these typically addressed within a team?

Spelunkers often encounter challenges such as navigating tight passages, dealing with complete darkness, and managing unpredictable underground environments. To address these, teams emphasize strong communication, thorough pre-trip planning, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Members typically specialize in tasks like mapping, rigging ropes, or monitoring environmental conditions, and frequent check-ins help ensure everyone's safety. Working collaboratively and being adaptable are crucial, as conditions underground can change rapidly.

What is spelunking?

Spelunking, also known as caving, is the recreational activity of exploring caves. It involves navigating underground passages, chambers, and tunnels, often requiring climbing, crawling, and sometimes swimming. Spelunkers use specialized gear such as helmets, headlamps, and protective clothing to safely explore and study cave systems. The activity appeals to adventure seekers and those interested in geology, biology, and natural history. Safety and environmental preservation are important aspects of responsible spelunking.
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Infographic showing various Spelunking job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $54,791 per year, or $26.3 per hour.
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Physician W-2 and 1099 options

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Physician W-2 and 1099 options

US Acute Care Solutions

Scottsboro, AL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 24 days ago


US Acute Care Solutions rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Join the nation's largest physician-owned group, US Acute Care Solutions, where you'll gain ownership stake, access top-tier continuing education, and work alongside committed colleagues in an environment focused on outstanding patient care. Our model combines the resources of a national company with a physician-first approach, allowing you to focus on what matters most - caring for patients.

Additional Details

  • W-2 and 1099 options available
  • Qualifications: BC/BE EM, BC FM/IM with ED experience

About Highlands Medical Center

  • ED Volume: 17,000
  • ED Beds: 16
  • ED Admission Rate: 9.4%
  • Staffing Model: 24-hour physician
  • EMR: Meditech
  • Highlands Medical Center is a non-profit arm of Jackson County Health Care Authority (JCHCA). They are the only hospital in Jackson County serving approximately 54,000 residents.
  • 170 licensed beds
  • 92 staffed beds; including 10 specialty care
  • Other USACS services offered at this location: Hospitalist Medicine

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

  • $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
  • $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
  • Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
  • Pioneering Paid Military Leave
  • Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
  • Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
  • USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefits:

  • Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
  • National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
  • Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
  • 24/7/365 live physician support
  • Professional Development Programs including Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy
  • USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
  • Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians

The Area

When you get ready to play, it's all here in Scottsboro, Alabama.

Hunting, fishing, golfing, hiking, boating, skiing, sailing, spelunking, camping, biking, and swimming are just minutes away from your front door. The marinas, boat launches and parks in Scottsboro offer the boater or fisher plenty of places to launch their boats. Lake Guntersville provides a peaceful setting for a leisure cruise or to set sail. Bass fishing is at its finest on the lake, known as one of the top bass fishing lakes in the country.


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