Cardiology Nocturnist Locum Opportunity – 100% Inpatient | Lutheran Hospital of Indiana (Fort Wayne, IN)

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiologist for a dedicated Nocturnist position providing 100% inpatient cardiology care. This is a long-term need with locum-to-perm priority and scheduled 12-hour shifts, 7pm–7am, beginning early January 2026.

Assignment Overview

• Position: Cardiology Nocturnist (Inpatient Only)

• Location: Lutheran Hospital of Indiana – Fort Wayne, IN

• Shift Structure: 7p–7a (12-hour shifts)

• Schedule: 7-on / 7-off, starting Monday at 7pm and ending the following Monday at 7am

• Start Date: 12/31/2025 and ongoing

• Type: Locums-to-Perm strongly preferred; locums-only considered

• EMR: Cerner

• Trauma Level: Level II

• Patients per Shift: ~15–19

• Temporary Privileges: Not available

Clinical Scope

100% Inpatient Cardiology, including:

• Nighttime rounding and inpatient management

• Admissions

• TEE/Evening TEE/Night TEE call support

• No outpatient responsibilities

• No echo, nuclear, or EKG reads required

• No APP supervision and no APP support

Requirements

• Board-Certified Cardiologist
  

• ACLS & BLS required- We can help with Life Support certification if needed.

• Any-state license considered- We will obtain an IN Medical License for you upon acceptance.

• Credentialing timeframe: 30–45 days

Why This Assignment?

• True night-focused cardiology role with a predictable 7p–7a schedule

• Long-term stability with locum-to-perm potential

• No outpatient work, no teaching duties, and no procedural reads

• A highly structured, collaborative inpatient environment