Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Hospitalist - NP/PA • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Traverse City, MI • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 12/01/2025 Open • Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p (Day); 7p 7a (Night); Must be willing to work both days and nights COVERAGE DATES • 12/01/2025 Open PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics • Patient Volume/Census: Varies by facility; Open ICU coverage required • Admissions: Yes • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: Yes • Case Mix: General Hospital Medicine, ICU patients, procedural management FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 49 (Cadillac Hospital); 6 ICU beds • Office Equipment Available: Standard hospitalist tools and monitoring equipment • Specialty Backup Available: Tele-physician backup available during night shifts • Support Staff Available: Physicians, RNs, APPs, and administrative staff • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage (Hospitalist needs across Munson Healthcare System) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Central Line Placement • Intubations • Arterial Line Insertion • Ventilator Management • Code and Rapid Response Management JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Michigan License required (will not accept unlicensed presentations) • Board: ACNP Certification (Required due to procedural responsibilities) • DEA: Active DEA registration required • Certifications: BLS, ACLS • Experience: Minimum 1 year of Hospitalist or ICU experience • Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable performing procedures with or without supervision; ability to cross-credential at multiple Munson facilities (Cadillac, Grayling, and Otsego) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide hospitalist coverage at Munson Medical Center and affiliated sites (Cadillac, Grayling, and Otsego Hospitals) • Manage and treat patients in general medicine and ICU settings • Perform required bedside procedures including intubations, central lines, and arterial lines • Run codes and rapid responses with physician or telemedicine backup as applicable • Collaborate with attending physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical teams to deliver high-quality patient care • Participate in cross-facility credentialing and coverage rotation as assigned • Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and credentialing standards • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system • Support a collaborative culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Munson Healthcare System