Hospitalist/Nocturnist

Updated 3/13/26
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Title: Nocturnist
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  • Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  • Coverage Period: 06/02/2026 Ongoing
  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Nocturnist Schedule; Approximately 1415 Shifts Per Month COVERAGE DATES
  • Start Date: June 2, 2026
  • End Date: Ongoing
  • Approximately 1415 Shifts Per Month
  • Dedicated Nocturnist Coverage

PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adults
  • Patient Volume/Census: Average 18 Patients Per Shift
  • Admissions: Yes
  • Rounding: Included
  • Phone Consults: Yes
  • Case Mix: Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Oncology, OB/GYN, Urology, Orthopedics

FACILITY INFORMATION
  • No. of Beds in Department: 212 Beds
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Inpatient Hospital Resources
  • Specialty Backup Available: Multiple Specialty Services Including Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology
  • Support Staff Available: 4 Daytime Hospitalists and 1 Dedicated Nocturnist
  • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFIT
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Inpatient admission evaluations
  • Hospitalist medical management
  • Coordination with specialty consulting services

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Licenses: Active Illinois Medical License Required
  • Board: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • DEA: Active DEA Required
  • Certifications: Not Specified
  • Experience: New Graduates Accepted; Experience Preferred
  • Other Qualifications: Completion of Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide overnight hospitalist coverage for inpatient medical services
  • Manage admissions and ongoing inpatient care
  • Coordinate care with specialty consult services
  • Document patient encounters accurately within Cerner EMR
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards
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