Nocturnist Physician

Hospitalist Physician - Nocturnist (Locum Tenens)

Putnam, Connecticut
Dedicated 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Night Coverage Open ICU with No Procedures Required Competitive Hourly Rate
Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hospitalist seeking a dedicated night-shift locum tenens opportunity in New England? We are seeking skilled Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians to provide nocturnal inpatient hospitalist coverage. Featuring flexible 12-hour night block scheduling, a manageable overnight admission volume, APP support, and no procedural or code requirements, this assignment offers a streamlined nocturnal practice setting with fast credentialing.
The Opportunity

Step into a community hospital environment, serving as the primary nocturnal hospitalist managing overnight admissions and cross-coverage alongside supportive clinical staff.
Clinical Scope:

Provide comprehensive overnight inpatient medicine care, including:
Evaluating and managing nighttime inpatient floor admissions and patient cross-coverage

Managing nocturnal admissions and stabilizing patients within an

open ICU

setting

Collaborating directly with on-duty APPs and multidisciplinary support teams

Procedural & Emergency Expectations:
Procedures:

Zero procedures required.

Codes & Rapid Responses:

Not required in most cases

(handled by designated emergency/ICU teams).

The Schedule:

Flexible block scheduling dedicated exclusively to overnight coverage.
Shift Structure:

12-hour night shifts ( 7:00 PM 7:00 AM ).

Assignment Duration:

Immediate start available with ongoing nocturnal coverage needs.

Compensation & Logistics:

Competitive hourly rate

(commensurate with experience and nocturnal schedule). Full malpractice coverage ($1M/$3M claims-made), travel, and lodging provided.

Candidate Requirements

Degree & Board Status:

MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Licensure:

Active, unencumbered Connecticut State Medical License (or IMLC eligibility).

Life Support:

Active BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Background:

Clean background for expedited credentialing and privilege processing.

If you are a Nocturnist available for dedicated night coverage in Connecticut, we invite you to apply. This position is essential for supporting local acute-care overnight capacity apply today to connect with our recruitment team!