New Nocturnist Opening in Central Illinois

Curative; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible block scheduling

Strong institutional support

Job summary

Curative in Illinois is seeking a nocturnist for a Level II trauma center overnight role with no codes or procedures. The schedule is flexible with 7 on/7 off or 14 on/14 off blocks, and about 180 shifts annually with options to pick extra shifts.

The role emphasizes sustainability: closed ICU, fully staffed day hospitalists, and smooth handoffs. Board certified or eligible in Internal or Family Medicine, no ICU duties, collaborative overnight coverage.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Comfortable in a nocturnist model without procedural or ICU responsibilities
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to overnight coverage

Responsibilities

• Overnight coverage with no codes or procedures
• Coordinate with day hospitalists and swing shift rounders for seamless handoffs
• Support a sustainable, low-stress nocturnist schedule

Skills

Board certification considerations (IM

Nocturnist model experience

Education

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

Nocturnist Physician Role in Central Illinois

Level II Trauma Center | No Codes, No Procedures | 7 On/7 Off or 14 On/14 Off

A Level II Trauma Center in Central Illinois is looking for a nocturnist who wants a clean, well-supported overnight role without the procedural burden or ICU stress that often comes with it. The schedule is genuinely flexible, the handoffs are seamless, and the structure here is built around making overnight work sustainable for the long haul.

Position Overview:

• Closed ICU, no codes, and no procedures; a true nocturnist role with defined boundaries
• Fully staffed day hospitalists and swing shift rounders with seamless handoffs
• Flexible block scheduling with a choice of 7 on / 7 off or 14 on / 14 off
• Approximately 180 shifts annually, with the option to pick up additional shifts for increased earnings

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation structure reflective of a Level II Trauma Center nocturnist role
• Flexible scheduling designed to maximize time off between blocks
• Stability of a well-established hospitalist program with strong institutional support

Candidate Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Comfortable in a nocturnist model without procedural or ICU responsibilities
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to overnight coverage

About the Community:

Decatur sits in the heart of Central Illinois with a cost of living well below the national average and a pace of life that makes your time off actually feel like time off. The city has a genuine local character; Millikin University anchors a small but active arts and cultural scene, and Lake Decatur offers boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation that surprises most people who have never spent time there. Chicago and St. Louis are both roughly two hours away, making weekend travel easy in either direction. Affordable housing, short commutes, and family-friendly neighborhoods round out a community that is easy to settle into without stretching your budget to do it.

A well-protected nocturnist role in a community where your salary goes further than almost anywhere else in the Midwest.