NP Hospitalist Per Diem| Flexible Schedule | No State Income Tax | Nevada - Reno - Tahoe

Hospital MedicineNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$80 per hour

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Job Description

Flexible Swing Shift Schedule | Supportive Team Culture | Reno–Tahoe Lifestyle

If you’re an experienced Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate looking for a flexible per diem schedule, a collaborative medical group, and the chance to live and work near Lake Tahoe, this opportunity with the Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG) may be exactly what you’ve been searching for. Join a team that values clinical excellence, mutual support, and a healthy work‑life balance — all while practicing in one of the most desirable outdoor regions in the West.

Position Overview

  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Schedule: Minimum requirement of 4 shifts per month; 2 pm-10 pm, flexible swing shift schedule (variable days)
  • Call: None
  • Patient Volume: Varies
  • Locations: Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sierra Medical Center
  • Team: Work alongside a cohesive group of Hospitalists who support one another and communicate well
  • Technology: Cerner EMR

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with supervising physician
  • Perform clinical assessments within the scope of licensure
  • Perform initial history and physical exams
  • Document care using Cerner
  • Care planning and reassessment
  • Patient and family education and counseling regarding diagnostics, treatment plan, and medications
  • Complete billing and query responses in a timely manner

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive per diem compensation at $80 per hour + comprehensive malpractice coverage
  • No State Income Tax

Qualifications

Required

  • Board Certified APRN or PA-C
  • Minimum of one year experience out of training

Active or Eligible Nevada Medical License

  • Live locally in Reno or the nearby area (out-of-state candidates will not be considered for this opportunity)
  • This position is not eligible for J-1 or H1-B visa sponsorship
  • About Reno–Tahoe

Reno Offers

  • No State Income Tax
  • Four-season climate with 300+ days of sunshine
  • A quick 45‑minute drive to Lake Tahoe
  • World‑class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and water sports
  • Vibrant and safe neighborhoods with excellent school options
  • Thriving downtown with restaurants, breweries, arts, and year‑round events
  • Access to the University of Nevada, Reno and a growing academic community
  • Easy travel via Reno-Tahoe International Airport
  • About the Northern Nevada Health System & UHS

The Northern Nevada Health System is part of Universal Health Services (UHS)—one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital management companies. UHS has more than 100,000 employees nationwide, a Forbes 500 designation, and a long-standing commitment to team culture, transparency, and supporting families.

At UHS, we believe in supporting both your career and personal life. We hire a family. So if your partner, parents, or children are also seeking opportunities in healthcare or elsewhere, let me know—as a family company, we support whole-family placement whenever possible.

Interested? Want to learn more? Contact April Heiselt, In-house Physician Recruiter, today!

April Heiselt

In-House Recruiter

  • Northern Nevada Health System april.heiselt@uhsinc.com
  • (662) 648-9999

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPatient educationCollaborationHospitalist medicine

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP Hospitalist Per Diem| Flexible Schedule | No State Income Tax | Nevada - Reno - Tahoe at Northern Nevada Medical Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,189 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$280k
17
$280k-310k
1
$330k
4
$340k-370k
2
$370k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
4%
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician, Adult Hospitalist (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$180-$190/hr
#2

Physician Advisor 10am-6pm

St. Joseph's Health · Paterson, New Jersey

$160-$180/hr
#3

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$547k
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Northern Nevada Medical Group

Medical Practices
Sparks, Nevada
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage
No state income tax