Physician - Hospitalist - Up all night? Nocturnist Positions

Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO)

Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.

Position Summary

The Nocturnist Physician provides overnight inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients. This role focuses on admissions, cross-coverage, and acute clinical management during nighttime hours, ensuring continuity of care, patient safety, and timely response to emergent medical needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide overnight inpatient medical coverage for hospitalized patients

Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department and direct admissions

Manage acute medical issues and changes in patient condition

Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients

Respond to rapid response events, codes, and medical emergencies as required

Coordinate care with nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary services

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams

Ensure clear and thorough handoffs to daytime hospitalist teams

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and utilization initiatives

Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers or residents as applicable

Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in acute care settings

Ability to work independently during overnight hours

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to manage high-acuity patients efficiently

Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care

Work Environment

Acute care hospital inpatient setting

Overnight and shift-based scheduling, including weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and move throughout hospital units

Manual dexterity for bedside assessments and procedures as required

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient evaluation

Facility will sponsor J1 or H1B visa candidates for 2027

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