Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican is seeking a Full-Time Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our well-established, collaborative Nocturnist Hospitalist Service at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA. 

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced hospitalists in a supportive, team-oriented setting. 

Opportunity Highlights

• Provide high quality, compassionate care to hospitalized patients overnight, primarily focusing on acute care and managing complex medical conditions
• Work under supervision of experienced nocturnist in a supportive, team-oriented setting
• Enjoy a balanced 7 on, 7 off work schedule of 10 hour shifts
• Open ICU with no procedures or codes required 
• Blend of rounding and admitting/swing shifts with additional admitting/swing shifts available for extra compensation

• A valid and unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
• Nationally recognized certification (as determined by Medicare)
• Completion of state mandated educational courses
• Minimum of 1-2 years APP experience in hospital medicine

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a well-established, physician-led medical group providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in Santa Cruz County. We are affiliated with Dominican Hospital, a 222-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital recognized for superior quality and safety. Our affiliation with Dignity Health, one of California’s largest health systems, connects us to a robust network of medical resources and a shared commitment to excellent, patient-centered care.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Community Description

Santa Cruz, California is a coastal paradise known for its scenic beauty, outdoor lifestyle, and vibrant community. Nestled between redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, the city offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, miles of beaches, world-class surf, and endless hiking and biking trails. Home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, the city also boasts a rich arts and cultural scene, excellent schools, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.