Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Petoskey, Michigan Nocturnist Opportunity

Clinical RoleRecruitWell is seeking an experienced Board Certified Nocturnist for locums coverage in Petoskey, Michigan. This hospital-based opportunity follows a 7-on / 7-off night schedule and focuses on adult inpatient Internal Medicine without ICU or CCU responsibilities. APP support is available for admissions.

Assignment Details

• Coverage: December 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
  
• 7 nights on / 7 nights off
  
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  
• 12-hour night shifts
  
• Reason for coverage: Recruitment gap
  
• Hospital-based coverage
  
• Approximately 16 inpatients per day
  

Coverage Blocks

• November 24 - December 1, 2026
  
• December 8-15, 2026
  
• December 22-29, 2026
  
• January 5-12, 2027
  
• January 19-26, 2027
  
• February 2-9, 2027
  
• February 16-23, 2027
  
• March 2-9, 2027
  
• March 16-23, 2027
  
• March 30 - April 6, 2027
  
• April 13-20, 2027
  
• April 27 - May 4, 2027
  
• May 11-18, 2027
  
• May 25 - June 1, 2027
  

Position Highlights

• Consistent 7-on / 7-off Nocturnist schedule
  
• Adult inpatient Internal Medicine
  
• No ICU or CCU management
  
• Approximately 16 patients per shift
  
• APP support for admissions
  
• Occasional code coverage
  
• Cerner EMR
  
• Potential for quick privileging with a clean background
  

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient Internal Medicine coverage
  
• Round on hospitalized adult patients
  
• Manage intermittent inpatient staffing needs
  
• Respond to occasional codes
  
• Collaborate with APPs who handle admissions
  
• Provide care without ICU or CCU responsibilities
  

Support & Technology

• APP support for admissions
  
• EMR: Cerner
  
• Hospital-based practice
  

Requirements

• Board Certified required
  
• Active Michigan medical license in hand required - No flights
  
• BLS required
  
• ACLS required
  
• DEA required; verbal confirmation accepted
  
• Clean background required for quick privileging
  
• Prior Nocturnist or inpatient Internal Medicine experience expected
  

Credentialing

• Active Michigan license must already be in hand -
  
• Clean background required for expedited privileging
  

Organization & Team

• Hospital-based Internal Medicine service
  
• APP-supported admission model
  
• No ICU/CCU responsibilities
  
• Coverage needed while permanent recruitment is underway
  

About Petoskey, MichiganLocation & Access: Petoskey is located along the shores of Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan, offering access to scenic communities throughout the region.

Lifestyle & Community: The area is known for its waterfront setting, charming downtown, local restaurants, shops, and relaxed small-town atmosphere.

Outdoor Recreation: Northern Michigan offers year-round recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and access to nearby lakes and trails.

Attractions: Petoskey is known for its historic downtown, Lake Michigan shoreline, nearby resort communities, and distinctive Petoskey stones.

Quality of Life: The region offers a scenic northern Michigan lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation and a quieter pace of life.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
  
• Weekly direct deposit
  
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
  
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
  
• Prepaid travel and lodging
  

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
  
• Sense of urgency
  
• Teamwork
  
• Accountability
  
• Driven to win
  
• Higher consciousness