JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Hospitalist/Nocturnist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Traverse City MI
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 12/01/2025 Open
Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; Night Shifts Required
COVERAGE DATES
12/01/2025 Open
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatric Patients (via Med/Peds Hospitalists)
Patient Volume/Census: Step-down and high-acuity inpatients
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: General Hospital Medicine; Step-down and ICU-level acuity
FACILITY INFORMATION
Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
EMR System: Cerner
Office Equipment Available: Standard hospitalist tools and monitoring equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Excellent specialty support
Support Staff Available: Physicians APPs and nursing teams
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Michigan License required (unlicensed presentations not accepted)
Board: BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
DEA: Active DEA registration required
Certifications: BLS ACLS preferred
Experience: Hospitalist or Nocturnist experience preferred
Other Qualifications: Flexible schedule; comfort managing diverse patient populations; telehealth experience not required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide nocturnist hospitalist coverage for Munson Medical Center
Manage adult and pediatric patients collaboratively with Med/Peds hospitalists
Respond to codes and rapid responses during assigned shifts
Deliver high-quality evidence-based inpatient care in a closed ICU and step-down unit environment
Coordinate with specialists and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Adhere to Munson Medical Centers policies credentialing standards and EMR documentation requirements
Promote a culture of teamwork safety and continuous quality improvement
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Traverse City Michigan is a scenic northern Michigan community known for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere.
Located on Grand Traverse Bay the city offers year-round recreational opportunities vineyards and local festivals including the National Cherry Festival.
Downtown features a vibrant arts scene local restaurants and proximity to the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas.