Hospitalist / Nocturnist Locum Opportunity – Mississippi

We are seeking Hospitalist/Nocturnist Physicians for ongoing locum coverage in Mississippi beginning February 2027. Candidates must be able to provide 7–10 shifts per month and have availability for both day and night coverage.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: February 23, 2027
• Ongoing coverage
• 7–10 shifts per month required
• Day and night availability required
• 7-on/7-off scheduling model

Schedule

• Hospitalist service operates Monday–Sunday
• Day shifts: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Night shifts: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Round-robin admissions

Practice Setting

• 260-bed hospital
• Closed ICU
• Hospital Medicine service
• Family Medicine residency program
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Hospital Medicine coverage
• Manage round-robin admissions
• Respond to codes
• Respond to rapid response teams
• No Hospital Medicine procedures required

Support Staff

Daytime Hospital Medicine coverage includes:

• 2 physicians and 2 APPs from 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• 2 physicians and 2 APPs from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Dedicated overnight physician coverage
• Additional overnight APP coverage

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license required
• Active Mississippi-address DEA required
• DEA must include Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine accepted
• AOBIM/AOMFM accepted
• ACLS required
• Flu vaccination required
• COVID vaccination preferred
• Appropriate recent clinical activity required

Ideal Candidate

A qualified Hospitalist or Nocturnist with an active Mississippi license and DEA who can commit to 7–10 shifts per month and provide a combination of day and night coverage. This is a strong fit for physicians seeking ongoing coverage in a well-supported Hospital Medicine program with a closed ICU and no required procedures.