Nocturnist Physician - Rocky Mount North Carolina

Company: Sound Physicians
Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Posted On: 06/17/2026

Join Our Rocky Mount Team as a Nocturnist Hospital Medicine Physician - A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local Rocky Mount, North Carolina community-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth while contributing to a vibrant community.

We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our closely knit, established team of 18 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers (APPs), supported by a clinical performance nurse.
• We have a stable team that is steadily expanding. We are looking to add more clinicians to our growing practice.
• UNC Nash is a well-established hospital in Rocky Mount, NC, offering a wide range of services, including a semi-open ICU, intensive care coverage, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• We welcome complex cases while ensuring our team is supported with resources like intensivists and e-ICU.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified physician with experience in hospital medicine or a desire to transition into the field.
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment, focusing on collaboration and patient-centered care.
• H1B and J1 candidates are invited to apply; access to Sound's in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services covered

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hospitalist care in a semi-open ICU with intensivist coverage during the day and E-ICU coverage at night.
• Participate in the code team, with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from a flexible schedule, allowing for time with family, friends, and personal interests.
• Work closely with hospital colleagues across departments, serving on committees and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives like reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Scheduling:

• Nocturnist hours are 7p-7a, 7-days-on, 7-days-off with schedule flexibility

Living and Working in Rocky Mount:

• Rocky Mount is a community known for its cultural richness, natural beauty, and affordable living.
• The town is ideally situated less than an hour from Raleigh, NC, 45 minutes from Greenville, NC, and under two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains, providing the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation.
• It is also recognized as the largest medical hub on the East Coast.
• With a growing local community and access to cultural and recreational activities, Rocky Mount is ideal for living and working.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package and higher pay with bonuses, with an average of $380k - $390k for nocturnists.

Cindy Mitchum, Clinical Recruiter

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