Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Petoskey, Michigan Nocturnist Opportunity

Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Board Certified Nocturnist for locums coverage in Petoskey, Michigan. This hospital-based opportunity follows a 7-on / 7-off night schedule and focuses on adult inpatient Internal Medicine without ICU or CCU responsibilities. APP support is available for admissions.

Assignment Details

• Coverage: December 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

• 7 nights on / 7 nights off

• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

• 12-hour night shifts

• Reason for coverage: Recruitment gap

• Hospital-based coverage

• Approximately 16 inpatients per day

Coverage Blocks

• November 24 - December 1, 2026

• December 8-15, 2026

• December 22-29, 2026

• January 5-12, 2027

• January 19-26, 2027

• February 2-9, 2027

• February 16-23, 2027

• March 2-9, 2027

• March 16-23, 2027

• March 30 - April 6, 2027

• April 13-20, 2027

• April 27 - May 4, 2027

• May 11-18, 2027

• May 25 - June 1, 2027

Position Highlights

• Consistent 7-on / 7-off Nocturnist schedule

• Adult inpatient Internal Medicine

• No ICU or CCU management

• Approximately 16 patients per shift

• APP support for admissions

• Occasional code coverage

• Cerner EMR

• Potential for quick privileging with a clean background

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient Internal Medicine coverage

• Round on hospitalized adult patients

• Manage intermittent inpatient staffing needs

• Respond to occasional codes

• Collaborate with APPs who handle admissions

• Provide care without ICU or CCU responsibilities

Support & Technology

• APP support for admissions

• EMR: Cerner

• Hospital-based practice

Requirements

• Board Certified required

• Active Michigan medical license in hand required - No flights

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• DEA required; verbal confirmation accepted

• Clean background required for quick privileging

• Prior Nocturnist or inpatient Internal Medicine experience expected

Credentialing

• Active Michigan license must already be in hand -

• Clean background required for expedited privileging

Organization & Team

• Hospital-based Internal Medicine service

• APP-supported admission model

• No ICU/CCU responsibilities

• Coverage needed while permanent recruitment is underway

About Petoskey, Michigan Location & Access: Petoskey is located along the shores of Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan, offering access to scenic communities throughout the region.

Lifestyle & Community: The area is known for its waterfront setting, charming downtown, local restaurants, shops, and relaxed small-town atmosphere.

Outdoor Recreation: Northern Michigan offers year-round recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and access to nearby lakes and trails.

Attractions: Petoskey is known for its historic downtown, Lake Michigan shoreline, nearby resort communities, and distinctive Petoskey stones.

Quality of Life: The region offers a scenic northern Michigan lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation and a quieter pace of life.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness