Nocturnist Physician
Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Davenport
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Nocturnist Physician Hospital Medicine
Position Summary The Nocturnist Physician provides overnight inpatient medical
care for hospitalized adult patients. This role focuses on
admissions, cross-coverage, and management of acute medical issues
during nighttime hours. The nocturnist works collaboratively with
nursing staff, consulting services, and daytime hospitalist teams
to ensure continuity of care and patient safety. Provide overnight medical coverage for adult inpatients Perform new patient admissions, including histories, physical
examinations, and treatment plans Manage acute changes in patient condition and respond to medical
emergencies Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients, including order
management and clinical reassessment Collaborate with on-call specialists and ancillary services as
needed Participate in rapid response and code situations as
required Communicate pertinent patient information to daytime providers
during handoffs Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the
electronic health record Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety
standards Night shift coverage in an inpatient hospital setting Schedule may include block nights or rotating coverage Weekend and holiday coverage may be required Adult inpatient medical patients Broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions Variable acuity depending on facility resources MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
residency Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family
Medicine Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing
state DEA registration or eligibility ACLS certification (or ability to obtain) Strong independent clinical decision-making skills Ability to manage urgent and high-acuity conditions
overnight Excellent communication and handoff skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced inpatient
environment Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care Acute care hospital setting Team-based, multidisciplinary care model High level of autonomy with appropriate specialty support
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Keywords: iRecruitMD, Iowa City , Nocturnist Physician, Healthcare , Davenport, Iowa
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