Nocturnist Hospitalist — Locum Tenens in Meridian, MS (Night Shifts, Travel/Lodging Covered)

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Locum tenens inpatient hospitalist position in Meridian, MS, beginning December 2, 2025, with ongoing coverage. Primarily nocturnist shifts with a flexible schedule; clinical-only role supporting adult inpatient care during a go-live conversion.

Key responsibilities:

• Admit, manage, round on, and discharge adult medical patients.
• Provide phone consultations and collaborate closely with RNs and APPs to coordinate care.
• Document thoroughly in the EMR and comply with hospital policies and medical staff bylaws.
• Support GO LIVE transition activities as needed.

Clinical setting and support:

• Adult general inpatient hospital medicine; admissions included.
• Standard hospital equipment and specialty backup per hospital staffing.
• Support staff: registered nurses and advanced practice providers.

Requirements:

• Active Mississippi medical license and DEA registration.
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• At least 30 inpatient or outpatient encounters in the past 12 months, or completion of an accredited hospital residency/fellowship.
• Three professional references attesting to clinical competence, ethics, and teamwork.

Privileges, compliance, and logistics:

• Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges and credentialing timeline TBD.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided.

Procedures:

• Standard inpatient hospitalist procedures, including admission and ongoing management of adult medical patients.