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Saint Peters Healthcare System
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Adult Emergency Medicine Physician, Nights

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$235/hr - $245/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Adult Emergency Medicine Physician, Nights

Emergency Providers-Adult

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is seeking Adult Emergency Medicine Physicians to join its Adult Emergency Department.

Saint Peter’s is bringing the Emergency Medicine service line fully in-house and actively expanding the department. We are recruiting multiple physicians to build a larger, high-quality, hospital-employed Adult Emergency Medicine group.

About Saint Peter’s University Hospital

Major academic and community-based medical center providing comprehensive emergency and specialty services. Centrally located with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.

Adult Emergency Department Opportunity Highlights

  • Approximately 45,000–50,000 annual adult ED visits
  • Adult patient population (18 years and above)
  • High-acuity, diverse case mix
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
  • Dedicated nocturnist position
  • Schedule: 8-9 hr shifts, 120 hrs/month
  • Full time, part time and per diem opportunities available

Compensation & Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation aligned with training, qualifications, and experience
  • Additional compensation and/or shift differentials available for nocturnist roles
  • Hospital employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 5% match, 457(b) plans, CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, health, dental, vision, prescription benefits, family caregiving support and more
  • Awards & Recognition
  • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award Recipient
  • Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence - seven consecutive years
  • Joint Commission Top Performer – four consecutive years
  • Recognized as one of the nation’s safest hospitals
  • U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals (regional ranking)

Requirements

  • MD/DO licensed in the State of New Jersey
  • Recent graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply
  • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Current CDS and DEA required
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine

Adult Emergency Medicine Physicians at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System are compensated at an hourly rate based on shift assignment: $235/hour for day shift and $245/hour for night shift. Physicians may be eligible for an additional incentive package tied to pre-established metrics related to productivity, patient engagement, and quality outcomes.

The compensation information provided represents a good faith determination of base pay and potential incentive opportunities at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide care in the Adult Emergency Department, which handles approximately 45,000–50,000 annual adult visits with a high-acuity, diverse case mix. This role involves building a larger, high-quality, hospital-employed Adult Emergency Medicine group within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Adult Patient CareHigh-Acuity Case MixBLS CertificationACLS CertificationCDS CertificationDEA Certification

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$499k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $459k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 7 employers

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$300k
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$345k-390k
1
$415k
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$435k-480k
3
$480k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
15% this job
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Brunswick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$2,731/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Saint Peters Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Brunswick, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 5% match
457(b) plans
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Health, dental, vision, prescription benefits
Family caregiving support
PSLF eligible