Physician - Cardiology Nocturnist - Duluth, MN

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 650,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Job summary

Essentia Health Heart & Vascular Center – East Market in Duluth, MN is seeking 2 board-certified or board-eligible non-invasive cardiologists to join our Heart & Vascular Division as Cardiology Nocturnists. This role provides dedicated overnight coverage to support inpatient services and CV diagnostic study interpretation.

Responsibilities include interpreting ECGs and TTEs, collaborating with interventional and heart failure teams, and ensuring smooth handoffs to daytime cardiology.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in cardiovascular disease.
• Proficient in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) interpretation.
• Eligible for Minnesota medical licensure.
• Extensive inpatient cardiology experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage on the Duluth campus.
• Respond to overnight cardiology consults from the ED, ICU, and inpatient units.
• Interpret ECGs and provide cardiovascular clinical decision support.
• Interpret adult TTEs, including urgent and routine studies.
• Collaborate with interventional, EP, and heart failure teams.
• Ensure effective handoffs to daytime teams for continuity of care.
• Participate in quality, safety, and care standardization initiatives.

Skills

Cardiology board cert

TTE interpretation

MN licensure eligibility

Inpatient cardiology experience

Strong communication

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2891010 CARDIOLOGY - SMMC HVC

Cardiology - NOCTURNIST

Duluth, MN

Position Summary

Essentia Health Heart & Vascular Center – East Market is seeking 2 Board Certified or Board Eligible Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join our Heart & Vascular Division as Cardiology Nocturnists. This role provides dedicated overnight cardiology coverage to support inpatient services, CV diagnostic study interpretation, improve care continuity, and enhance physician sustainability across the East Market.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage on the Duluth campus
• Manage acute and complex cardiovascular conditions, including:

• Acute coronary syndromes
• Decompensated heart failure
• Arrhythmias disorders
• Post-procedural and post-interventional cardiovascular care

• Respond to overnight cardiology consults from the Emergency Department, ICU, inpatient units and outside facilities
• Provide ECG interpretation and cardiovascular clinical decision support
• Interpret adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), including urgent and routine studies
• Collaborate with interventional, electrophysiology, and heart failure teams as needed
• Ensure effective handoffs to daytime cardiology teams to support continuity of care
• Participate in quality, safety, and care standardization initiatives aligned with Heart & Vascular Division goals

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular disease
• Demonstrated competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) interpretation
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience and comfort managing acute cardiovascular conditions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative, dyad leadership model

Schedule & FTE

• FTE: 1.0
• Schedule:
• 7 nights on / 7 nights off
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM
• Monday - Sunday

Compensation

• $674,600. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Practice Environment

• Regional tertiary Heart & Vascular Center serving northern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
• Integrated cardiovascular programs including general and interventional cardiology, structural heart, electrophysiology, heart failure and cardiometabolic
• Established inpatient echocardiography services with standardized protocols and quality oversight
• Strong culture of physician-operational collaboration

About Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. With more than 15,000 employees, we operate in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our organization fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive services

Duluth offers a vibrant, four-season lifestyle with natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and cultural activities. Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, it is a family-friendly community with excellent schools, affordable housing, and access to world-class amenities. Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing, or attending arts and music festivals, Duluth has something for everyone.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Shift Rotation:

Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Compensation Range:

$1.00 - $1,000,000.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].