Emergency Medicine Nocturnist (Locum Tenens or Full-Time, 1099/W-2)

Quick Facts

• Role: Emergency Medicine Nocturnist (Locum Tenens or Full-Time)
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts)
• Assignment: Year-long locum or full-time W-2 (starting 1/1/26; ~13–14 night shifts/month)
• Setting: Community hospital emergency department; average ~3,500 annual night-shift patients per provider

Description

Long-term nocturnist Emergency Medicine opportunity with predictable overnight coverage in a lower-volume community ED. You’ll provide comprehensive overnight emergency care, coordinate admissions, and manage rare obstetric emergencies since no onsite OB services are available. Cardiology support is available when needed, with independent physician coverage overnight.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage a broad spectrum of emergency department presentations
• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care during overnight hours
• Stabilize and treat acute and emergent conditions
• Coordinate care and admissions as appropriate
• Manage rare obstetric emergencies, including potential emergency deliveries if necessary

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (or applicable emergency medicine experience)
• Active Pennsylvania medical license
• Strong emergency department experience
• Comfort practicing independently in a community hospital setting

Benefits

• Stable, year-long locum assignment or full-time W-2 employment
• Predictable nocturnist schedule and work-life balance (3–4 shifts per week)
• Lower-volume emergency department with autonomy and available specialty support
• Locums (1099): $265–$275/hour plus travel and lodging; malpractice/tail coverage provided
• W-2/Full-time: $265/hour plus ~$25k annual FEA/Flexible Expense Account toward benefits
• Opportunity for continuity within a supportive medical staff