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RecruitWell lists this Hospitalist Physician opportunity in petoskey, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locums - Petoskey, Michigan Nocturnist Opportunity
Clinical Role RecruitWell 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, Michigan Location & 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
Who can apply
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