Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner -Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our hospital medicine team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care during overnight shifts in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

At Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours
• Conduct patient evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning
• Manage admissions, consultations, and cross-coverage responsibilities
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Participate in patient care coordination and handoff communication
• Follow hospital policies, clinical protocols, and quality initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Missouri NP license or eligibility for licensure
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Prior experience in hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or critical care preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in an overnight hospital setting

Schedule

• Full-time nocturnist position
• Overnight shifts
• Flexible scheduling options may be available

Recruitment Package

• Nocturnist Compensation: $85–$90 per hour
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance and professional development support

Comprehensive Financial Package May Include

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licenses, dues, and subscriptions
• Vacation benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

About the Hospital

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is a 410-bed acute care hospital serving southeast Missouri as a regional medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary and sleep medicine, wound care and hyperbaric services, and urology. The hospital also supports care delivery through outreach clinics offering family practice services in surrounding communities.

Community

Poplar Bluff is the county seat of Butler County and serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and business in southeast Missouri. Nestled among the Ozark foothills, the community offers outdoor recreation, festivals such as the Black River Festival and The Butler County Fair, and a balance of small-town living with regional access.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.