Locum Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Opening in State College, PA

Mount Nittany Health Nocturnist Locum Opportunity

The area: State College, PA, municipality in central Pennsylvania and home to PennState University's main campus. The group Mount Nittany Health provides nationally-recognized healthcare, close to home. Join us in our mission of "Healthier people, stronger community." Opening a new patient tower in 2026.

Position: NP only Specialty: Nocturnist locum License: Must have active PA license at time of presentation. Start Date: Feb 2026 Reason for Need: FMLA coverage + extension for ongoing emergency/vacation coverage

What is the average patient census per night? Pending from client What is the average number of admissions per night? Pending from client Are procedures required? If so, which ones? None required.

Is the APP expected to run codes or respond to rapid responses? Pending from client Are there physicians or other providers on-site overnight for backup? Pending from client Is the provider expected to cover the ICU? Pending from client What EMR system is used? EPIC Are there any specific protocols or order sets the provider should know about? Pending from client What are the specific responsibilities of the nocturnist APP? Pending from client

• Admissions only? Cross-cover? Procedures? Discharges? Pending from client

What are the shift times and duration? 7p-7a only Is there a set schedule (e.g., 7 on/7 off), or is it flexible? 7-on/7-off starting on Monday, but we may be able to cover with 1-3 locum NPs if we're not able to source one full-timer. They don't have any daytime needs at this time, will only consider nocturnists. Compensation: Pay: $110-$130/hr Travel and Housing is billable, but must be include specifics needed in presentation