Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a solo nocturnist in the hospital. The provider will manage hospitalized patients from admission to discharge during night shifts, with a strong emphasis on acute care and independent decision-making. Support is available via phone from in-house hospitalists when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage hospitalized patients from admission to discharge during night shifts.
• Provide comprehensive acute care and clinical decision-making independently.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with consulting teams and communicate effectively with hospital staff.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with hospital policies and protocols.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide critical interventions when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records for all patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital committees as assigned.

Compensation

• Salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Additional income through performance bonuses and shift differentials.
• Tax status: W-2 employment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid vacation and holiday leave.
• Shift differentials for night shifts.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shifts, 12 hours per shift.
• Work schedule: 15 days per month, including weekends and holidays.
• Schedule is variable and primarily during nighttime hours.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program (for NP candidates).
• Current licensure as an RN and Nurse Practitioner license, or an unrestricted Physician Assistant license issued by Illinois.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National board certification as an Acute Care NP (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP), or Family NP (FNP), or NCCPA certification for PAs.
• Valid DEA registration and state license.
• Hospitalist and procedural experience preferred for NP candidates; clinical rotations in internal medicine, surgery, or emergency care for PAs.
• Strong acute care background with ability to work independently during night shifts.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.