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Posted August 23, 2026

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Nights

Gateway Regional Medical Center
Granite City, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join the Hospital Medicine Team at Gateway Regional Medical CenterHospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Nocturnist | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts | Granite City, IllinoisAt Gateway Regional Medical Center, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community-24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Our Hospital Medicine team plays a vital role in ensuring safe, continuous, and coordinated care throughout every patient's hospital stay. We are proud to support a culture built on collaboration, respect, and clinical excellence.If you are an experienced advanced practice provider who enjoys independent decision-making, values acute care practice, and is confident managing hospitalized patients overnight, we invite you to join our team.Why Join Gateway?Competitive salary with performance-based incentivesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsRetirement savings plan with employer matchPaid vacation and holiday timeShift differentials for night coverageCollaborative specialty and physician support available by phoneMeaningful autonomy in a fast-paced hospital settingPosition SummaryGateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled and confident Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a Nocturnist on our inpatient medical team.This role provides independent overnight inpatient coverage with physician support available by phone when needed. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing acute hospital patients, making timely clinical decisions, and coordinating care across disciplines to ensure safe and effective outcomes.This position is best suited for an advanced practice provider with strong inpatient or critical care experience who is prepared to practice with a high level of autonomy.Schedule12-hour night shiftsApproximately 15 shifts per monthSunday–Saturday rotationWhat You'll DoManage inpatient care from admission through dischargePerform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plansRespond to acute changes in patient condition overnightOrder and interpret diagnostic studiesCollaborate with specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary departmentsComplete admissions, progress notes, and discharge planningEnsure continuity and quality of care throughout hospitalizationUtilize phone-based physician support when clinically appropriateQualificationsNurse Practitioner (NP)Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited NP programCurrent Illinois RN and NP licensureNational certification as ACNP, AGNP, or FNPStrongly preferred: acute care certification or hospitalist/critical care experienceDEA registrationCurrent ACLS and BLS certificationPhysician Assistant (PA)Master's degree from an accredited PA programCompletion of clinical rotations across multiple disciplinesCurrent Illinois PA license (new graduates welcome)NCCPA certificationDEA registrationCurrent ACLS and BLS certificationExperienceAcute care or inpatient hospital experience required or strongly preferred depending on certification trackPA new graduates welcome; NP role requires strong acute care readiness or relevant hospitalist/critical care experienceLocationGateway Regional Medical Center2100 Madison AvenueGranite City, IL 62040CompensationCompetitive salary with shift differentials and performance-based incentives.Compensation is determined based on education, experience, certifications, and relevant skills. Final offers are made through our compensation process to ensure fairness, internal equity, and alignment with qualifications.Join a team where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes and where your role is essential to delivering safe, continuous care through the night. Apply today.

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