Locum Tenens Night Hospitalist (Nocturnist) — Hancock, MI (7p7a, Call Only)

Job ID: Not provided

Location: Hancock, MI 49930
Service setting: Inpatient
Coverage type: Call only (beeper)
Coverage period: Jul 16, 2026 – Ongoing (specific blocks below)
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; nightly call
Call ratio: 1:1 (50%)
Call response time: 20 minutes
Call logistics: Beeper; must be within 20 minutes of facility
Agency covers travel, lodging, malpractice

Coverage dates (specific shifts to fill)

• Jul 16 – Jul 20, 2026: Nightly 7p–7a (call)
• Aug 06 – Aug 10, 2026: Nightly 7p–7a (call)
• Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2026: Nightly 7p–7a (call)

Patient population and volume

• Adults and pediatrics (Nursery Level I)
• Average daily census: 15 patients
• Admissions: ~2 per night
• Typical phone consults: ~3 per night
• Rounding: as needed during night shift

Facility and support

• EMR: MediTech (preferred experience)
• Nursing support: 4 RNs
• Temporary hospital privileges available (hospital privileges not required prior)

Required procedures and skills
Required:

• Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) management
• Mechanical ventilation management (adult & pediatric; acute, chronic)
• Intubation (adult, pediatric, newborn; ENT/INT)
• Chest tube placement
• Central line placement (including PICC and arterial lines; PA catheter)
• EKG interpretation
• Inpatient care including PICU-level support and Nursery Level I
• Attend C-sections/high-risk deliveries and deliveries
• Conscious and deep sedation

Preferred:

• Inpatient with ICU experience
• Echocardiogram and cardiac stress test familiarity
• Nursery Level II/NICU experience

Requirements

• Board certified
• Licensed in Michigan or holds IMLC (Universal License)
• Active Michigan controlled substance license and DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS current
• Must be onsite for 1-day orientation prior to coverage
• Must be within 20 minutes of facility during coverage

Duties

• Provide night call coverage for hospitalist inpatient service
• Respond to calls and new admissions within 20 minutes
• Manage average census (~15) and admissions (~2/night)
• Perform inpatient rounding and required procedures as above