Hospital Medicine Nocturnist – Locum Tenens Opportunity

Overnight Coverage | 217-Bed Hospital | No Procedures Required

Opportunity Overview

An excellent opportunity is available for a Hospital Medicine Nocturnist to provide overnight inpatient coverage in Mississippi. This position is ideal for physicians trained in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine who have recent emergency department or acute care experience. Join a collaborative hospital medicine team with strong specialty support, an onsite Internal Medicine residency program, and a structured overnight coverage model.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Hospital Medicine – Nocturnist

• Location: Mississippi

• Facility Size: 217-bed hospital

• Night Coverage: 2 physicians and 1 APP

• ICU Model: Open ICU co-managed with Intensivists and Pulmonology

• Clinical Responsibilities: Respond to codes and Rapid Response Teams (RRTs)

• Procedures: None required

• EMR: Epic with MModal

• Additional Support: Internal Medicine Graduate Medical Education program onsite

Minimum Requirements

• Completed 3-year residency in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Surgery

• At least 2,000 contact hours in an ED or acute care setting within the past 2 years

• Recent experience must be verified through case logs

• Active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license

• Active DEA with a Mississippi address, including Schedules II, IIN, III, IIIN, IV, and V

• Board certification or eligibility required per the coverage criteria

• Internal Medicine or Family Medicine training preferred

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred

• Non-board-certified candidates require additional approval

Required Certifications

• ACLS

• ATLS

• PALS

• BLS

Additional Credentialing Requirements

• Current influenza vaccination

• Current TB testing: 2-step PPD or QuantiFERON Gold

• Proof of 40 CME hours completed within the past 2 years

• Moderate Sedation competency

• COVID vaccination preferred but not required

• Must be willing to supervise and provide backup for NP/PA providers

Malpractice Coverage

• Required limits: $1 million / $3 million

• Separate limits required per provider, per claim

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established hospital medicine team with physician and APP support overnight

• Collaborative ICU management with Intensivists and Pulmonology

• No procedural responsibilities

• Epic EMR with MModal

• Onsite Internal Medicine residency program

Interested in learning more? Reach out to discuss this Hospital Medicine Nocturnist opportunity in Mississippi.