Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Denver, Colorado, Nocturnist Opening

Clinical RoleRecruitWell is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible physician for an ongoing Nocturnist opportunity in Denver, Colorado. This role is focused primarily on overnight admissions in a large hospital setting with extensive specialty support and a closed ICU.

Assignment Details

• Start: December 2026
  
• Ongoing through approximately August-September 2027
  
• 7-on / 7-off schedule preferred, but not required
  
• Flexible availability may be considered based on open dates
  

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Provide overnight admission coverage
  
• Approximately 8-10 admissions per shift
  
• Limited overnight consult volume
  
• No cross coverage
  
• No response to rapid responses or codes
  
• No procedures required
  
• ICU is closed
  
• Trauma Surgery is primary on trauma cases
  

Support & Practice Environment

• Approximately 520 beds
  
• Additional Nocturnist coverage from 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM
  
• Additional Nocturnist typically manages approximately 4-6 admissions and cross coverage
  
• APP Nocturnist primarily manages cross coverage and may assist with 1-2 straightforward admissions or consults during exceptionally busy nights
  
• Broad in-house specialty support available
  
• Tele-Dermatology available
  
• Typical exceptions to in-house specialty coverage include Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Dermatology
  
• Standard hospital nursing and ancillary support available
  

Orientation

• EMR training provided
  
• Shadow day included
  

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible required
  
• 2 or more years of experience preferredMust have Colorado Licensure
  
• Must be comfortable managing admissions independently in a high-volume hospital environment
  

About Denver, ColoradoLocation & Access: Denver is a major metropolitan hub with convenient access to communities throughout the Front Range and Denver International Airport.

Lifestyle & Community: The city offers extensive dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, professional sports, and diverse neighborhoods.

Outdoor Recreation: Denver provides easy access to hiking, skiing, biking, climbing, and year-round recreation throughout the Rocky Mountains.

Attractions: The area features museums, performing arts, professional sports venues, breweries, restaurants, and convenient access to mountain destinations.

Quality of Life: Denver combines a major-city healthcare environment with exceptional access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities.

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