Nocturnist Physician

ARC Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Lodging

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

ARC Health is seeking a nocturnist physician for long-term locum tenens coverage in Arizona. The role entails overnight inpatient care for an Adult Care Unit and a small ICU, with admissions from ED/Urgent Care and high autonomy in clinical decisions.

Responsibilities include patient transfers, cross-coverage, and occasional regional coordination with Flagstaff/Phoenix. Night shifts are 7-on/7-off for 6–12 months, without outpatient duties.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited U.S. residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Med-Peds.
• Board certified by ABIM or ABFM (Board Eligible considered for recent residency graduates).
• Active U.S. medical license with DEA and required life-support training (BLS & ACLS; PALS & NRP for Med-Peds).

Responsibilities

• Inpatient & ICU Coverage: Manage overnight inpatient coverage for the Adult Care Unit and a 4-bed, low-acuity open ICU.
• Admissions & Cross-Coverage: Evaluate and admit patients from the ED/Urgent Care (avg. 3 admissions/night; cross-cover census).
• Clinical Independence: Perform histories, physicals, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment plans with high autonomy.
• Patient Transfers: Manage critically ill patients within facility capabilities and coordinate regional transfers (Flagstaff/Phoenix) when higher-level ICU or subspecialty care is required.
• Workload: Light-to-moderate volume (avg. 10 pages/calls per shift; no outpatient duties).
• Onsite Support: Clinical backup from Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Anesthesia for procedures.

Skills

Nocturnist experience

ICU coverage

Cross-cover capability

Education

MD/DO from accredited US residency

Board Certification ABIM/ABFM (Eligible for grads)

Active US medical license

Tools

DEA license

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP training

Job description

LONG-TERM LOCUMS 6-12 MONTHS

Pay Rate: Competitive Pay + Paid Travel, Lodging, and Med Mal

Schedule: 8:00 PM 8:00 AM (12-hour night shifts)

Rotation: 7-on / 7-off (6-12 Months)

Key Responsibilities

• Inpatient & ICU Coverage: Manage overnight inpatient coverage for the Adult Care Unit and a 4-bed, low-acuity open ICU.
• Admissions & Cross-Coverage: Evaluate and admit patients from the ED/Urgent Care (avg. 3 admissions/night; cross-cover census).
• Clinical Independence: Perform histories, physicals, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment plans with high autonomy.
• Patient Transfers: Manage critically ill patients within facility capabilities and coordinate regional transfers (Flagstaff/Phoenix) when higher-level ICU or subspecialty care is required.
• Workload: Light-to-moderate volume (avg. 10 pages/calls per shift; no outpatient duties).
• Onsite Support: Clinical backup from Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Anesthesia for procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited U.S. residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Med-Peds.
• Board Certification: Board Certified by ABIM or ABFM (Board Eligible considered for recent residency graduates).
• Experience: Minimum 6 months of Nocturnist experience; active practice within the last 6 months.
• Licensure: Any active, unrestricted U.S. state medical license (federal facility).
• DEA & Life Support: Active DEA (Schedules II V) and current BLS & ACLS (PALS & NRP required for Med-Peds covering pediatrics).

Required Credentialing Items

• Current CV
• Medical Degree & Residency Certificates
• Board Certification & State Medical License