Posted August 23, 2026
Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota
Commonwealth Medical Services
Grand Forks, ND, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO)
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned
Position SummaryThe Nocturnist Physician provides overnight inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients. This role focuses on admissions, cross-coverage, and acute clinical management during nighttime hours, ensuring continuity of care, patient safety, and timely response to emergent medical needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Provide overnight inpatient medical coverage for hospitalized patients
- Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department and direct admissions
- Manage acute medical issues and changes in patient condition
- Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients
- Respond to rapid response events, codes, and medical emergencies as required
- Coordinate care with nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary services
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
- Ensure clear and thorough handoffs to daytime hospitalist teams
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and utilization initiatives
- Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers or residents as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in acute care settings
- Ability to work independently during overnight hours
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage high-acuity patients efficiently
- Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care
- Acute care hospital inpatient setting
- Overnight and shift-based scheduling, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand and move throughout hospital units
- Manual dexterity for bedside assessments and procedures as required
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient evaluation
Facility will sponsor J1 or H1B visa candidates for 2027
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
