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PHYSICIAN - Nocturnist (Hospitalist) - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedFargo, North DakotaPosted 2mo ago·attending physician
$369,942Listed on official posting
Internal Medicine·Full-time·7 on / 7 off; flexible shifts and scheduling options; 1.0 FTE = 19.2 weeks per year · Night shift only (7p–7a); nocturnist role by definition; no separate call burden stated·A+Pay transparency
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Overview

The package

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This is a 1.0 FTE Nocturnist (Hospitalist) position at a 140-bed facility in Fargo, ND, working 7p–7a shifts on a 7/7 on-off schedule totaling 19.2 weeks per year. Compensation is $369,942 with potential for additional bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based pay.

  • $370k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
  • 7 on / 7 off; flexible shifts and scheduling options; 1.0 FTE = 19.2 weeks per year · Night shift only (7p–7a); nocturnist role by definition; no separate call burden stated
  • Inpatient · Hospital (140-bed, Closed ICU, regional health system) · 100% inpatient (nocturnist role)
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Posted pay
$298k$346k$399k
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Compensation

Type
Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay
$369,942
Evidence
opportunities. Service Area : Regional service area includes 25 clinics and 5 hospitals. COMPENSATION $369,942 . Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonus
Observed
4 wk ago
Structure
hybrid
Signing bonus
$0

Pay in context

Fargo, North Dakota

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Employer-posted pay
$370k/yr
Midpoint $369,942 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$346k
36 physician reports · region cohort · total comp
Posted pay
$298k$346k$399k
Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.

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Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

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Facility & Community

Fargo, North Dakota
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Facility details
Practice setting
Inpatient
Facility type
Hospital (140-bed, Closed ICU, regional health system)
Beds
140
Patient population
General inpatient medicine; regional service area covering 25 clinics and 5 hospitals
Community snapshot
Peer median
$340k
159 reports · national
Active supply
9
5 in Fargo
Transparent pay
3/9
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.2/5
19 physician reports
Cost of living
89
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.3
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
159 SalaryDr Internal Medicine reports in national show a $340,000 median.
9 active Internal Medicine roles in North Dakota, including 5 in Fargo; 3 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.6/5 average job satisfaction.
83% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

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  • Is $369,942 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
7 on / 7 off; flexible shifts and scheduling options; 1.0 FTE = 19.2 weeks per year
Call burden
Night shift only (7p–7a); nocturnist role by definition; no separate call burden stated
Shift type
Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Patient volume
Cross coverage of 130 patients; admitting and tele hospitalist roles also covered per shift
Inpatient / outpatient
100% inpatient (nocturnist role)
Coverage model
3 nocturnists per shift; roles include cross coverage (130 patients), admitting, and tele hospitalist; 24/7 intensivist support and specialty access available
Admin burden
Not specified; no procedures required
FTE
1
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
4 wk ago
Extraction confidence
80%
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Full description

NocturnistFargo, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

  • Our Ideal Candidate: An adaptable, collaborative, team-player, looking to spend time with patients and provide top quality care.

  • Team Composition: Strong, collegial team atmosphere with 20+ full-time hospitalists and NP support.

  • Hospital Information: 140 Beds, Closed ICU

  • Patient Load: Includes rotating through – Cross Coverage (130 patients) – Admitting  and Tele Hospitalist – 3 nocturnists on per shift

  • Procedures: No procedures required.

  • Support: Access specialty and 24/7 intensivist support.

  • Shift: Nocturnist, 7:00p.m. – 7:00a.m.  1.0 FTE = 19.2 weeks per year

  • Scheduling: 7/7 on & off.  Flexible shifts and scheduling options.

REQUIREMENTS

  • BC/BE Internal Medicine

  • BC/BE Family Medicine with a minimum of 1 year Hospitalist experience, or completion of a Hospitalist Fellowship

LOCATION

  • Geography: Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota.

  • Proximity: 3.5 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

  • Community: Fargo-Moorhead population over 200,000, offering a high quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, and diverse recreational opportunities.

  • Service Area: Regional service area includes 25 clinics and 5 hospitals.

COMPENSATION

  • $369,942. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Apply Here: Click the "Apply Now" button on this page

  • Or contact:

Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter

Cell: 218-393-9518

Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org

32nd Avenue Building

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

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