External Position Overview

One of our Partners in North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hospitalist for a long-term nocturnist locum tenens opportunity.

This position offers a consistent 7-on/7-off schedule, no call responsibilities, and a manageable patient census. Providers will manage admissions, overnight inpatient care, and cross-coverage while working within an established hospital medicine team supported by Epic EMR.

The assignment provides schedule consistency, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to practice in a modern community hospital conveniently located between Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Chapel Hill.

Assignment Highlights

• Top 10% provider compensation compared to similar North Carolina Hospitalist opportunities (2026 market data)
• $190/hour provider compensation
• 7-on/7-off schedule required
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM nocturnist shifts
• No call responsibilities
• No central line requirements
• No procedural requirements
• Average census: 15–18 patients
• Average admissions: approximately 8 per shift
• Epic EMR
• PRN fill-in shifts may be available
• Local and drive-in providers preferred
• Active North Carolina license required prior to submission
• Active DEA required prior to privileging
• Quick starts may be considered
• HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission Certified
• HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO

Job Responsibilities

• Provide overnight hospital medicine coverage
• Evaluate and admit new patients
• Manage inpatient admissions and care plans
• Provide overnight cross-coverage
• Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, and case management teams
• Participate in patient handoff and sign-out processes
• Complete documentation within Epic EMR
• Maintain quality and patient safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active North Carolina Medical License required
• Active DEA required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Epic experience preferred
• Hospitalist experience preferred
• Comfortable practicing independently overnight