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Nocturnist NP or PA

CommonSpirit Health
SANTA CRUZ, CA Other
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2027

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican is seeking a Full-Time Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our well-established, collaborative team 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 
  • Additional admitting/swing shifts available for extra compensation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $150,000 - $160,000 Depending on experience
  • Sign-on Bonus: $40,000
  • Relocation Assistance: $20,000
  • Full suite of benefits including:
    • 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage
    • Employer-sponsored pension and 401(k) with matching
    • CME allowance
    • Malpractice coverage
    • PSLF-eligible employer

Job Requirements

  • 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

Where You’ll Work

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.

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