Nocturnist | Lovelace Medical Center | New Mexico
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Job Description
Lovelace Medical Group is now hiring a Full-time Hospitalist Nocturnist Physician at Lovelace Medical Center
Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care.
Lovelace Health Systems built the city's first hospital, and since our organization was founded over 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve.
We are a growing medical group with a bright future ahead of us, and as we continue to expand to best serve the needs of our communities, we are excited to add a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to our care team.
Lovelace was identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace, and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home among other awards.
Job Summary
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Expected Hospital Daily Patient Volume: 16-18
- Provide clinical care to patients in accordance with regulations, including obtaining patient histories, ordering labs and diagnostic studies, and arranging referrals.
No Call
- Uphold excellent bedside manner and create a positive patient experience.
- Explain medical procedures and plans of care to patients.
- Responsible for inpatient care, rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults.
Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and reviewing medical histories.
Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.
- Attend departmental meetings and professional training sessions as requested.
- Maintain knowledge of and adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and medical staff to coordinate patient care.
A Recruitment Package that Values Your Talent and may include:
- Base salary
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Commencement Bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
Marketing + Practice Growth Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) provides eligible providers with up to $75,000 in repayment assistance for outstanding student loans.
Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no-cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide-saving physicians and APPs an average of $12,000–$14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.
Awards & Recognition
- Leapfrog Group
- Top Teaching Hospital: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center
- Top General Hospital: Lovelace Women’s Hospital
About the Community
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest.
- With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities.
- Water enthusiasts enjoy the gorgeous Rio Grande River running through the city.
A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state.
New Mexico also touts a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and mild traffic.
Albuquerque offers numerous primary and secondary schooling options and is home to the largest university in the state.
Recognized as the hot air ballooning capital of the world, Albuquerque is a destination for visitors near and far-with convenient access to an international airport
Key Responsibilities
The Nocturnist will provide clinical inpatient care, including rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults during night shifts. They are responsible for assessing patient health, ordering diagnostic studies, and coordinating care with the medical team.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified physician or nurse practitioner capable of managing a patient volume of 16-18 per shift. Proficiency in Epic EMR and adherence to medical regulations and HIPAA standards are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 83% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,173 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $300k (middle half $268k–$367k)434 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in New Mexico | 151 active | 22,471 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 83% no call · 32% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New Mexico Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | #18 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 456 in the last 30 days | 385 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nocturnist | Lovelace Medical Center | New Mexico at Lovelace Health System a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,173 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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