Hospitalist Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Locum Tenens

Nags Head, North Carolina | March-April 2027 | Night Shift Coverage

HPA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for nocturnist locum tenens coverage at a coastal North Carolina hospital.

This opportunity offers a consistent 12-hour night schedule, telemedicine attending physician support, and a capped inpatient hospitalist service. No ICU, IMCU, or procedural responsibilities are required.

Assignment Highlights

• Pay Ranking: Above Market

• Provider Pay: $120/hour

• Shift Earnings: $1,440 per 12-hour shift

• Schedule: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

• Dates: Multiple coverage blocks in March and April 2027

• Setting: Inpatient Hospital Medicine

• Admissions: Approximately 5-7 per night

• Inpatient Census: Service capped at 21 beds

• Attending Support: Telemedicine physician available throughout shift

• ED Admissions: Attending physician is first call

• Nursing/Inpatient Issues: NP/PA is first call

• Rapid Response / Code Blue: Required

• Code Blue Support: ED physician assists and handles intubation

• Procedures: None required

• ICU / IMCU: None

• Orientation: In person, day before first scheduled shift

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care for admitted hospitalist patients.

• Evaluate and manage acute changes in inpatient condition.

• Participate in admissions and medical consultations.

• Respond promptly to nursing staff and patient-care needs.

• Participate in rapid response and Code Blue events.

• Coordinate clinical decisions with the telemedicine attending physician.

• Complete accurate documentation and end-of-shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

• Active North Carolina professional license.

• Active DEA registration.

• Previous inpatient hospital medicine experience.

• Strong clinical judgment managing acute medical conditions.

• Experience with rapid response and Code Blue events.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Comfortable working with an attending physician via telemedicine.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Above-market proposed pay.

• Consistent 12-hour night shifts.

• Physician support throughout the shift.

• No ICU or procedural responsibilities.

• Capped inpatient hospitalist service.

• Multiple scheduling blocks.

• Opportunity to work in North Carolina's Outer Banks.