Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for a nocturnist position at its 454-bed acute care campus. This independent contractor role offers a focused overnight schedule within a full-service facility that includes an accredited chest pain center, a certified stroke center, a dedicated heart center, a state-of-the-art spine clinic, and a maternity center — providing genuine breadth of acuity and subspecialty backup on every shift. Florida's lack of state income tax, combined with sign-on and relocation incentives, makes this an immediately compelling financial package for the right candidate.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- No Florida state income tax — a meaningful ongoing compensation advantage
Practice Highlights
- 454-bed acute care hospital with a comprehensive, full-service clinical footprint
- Nocturnist schedule — dedicated overnight coverage with a predictable shift structure
- Accredited chest pain center providing a structured pathway for high-acuity cardiac presentations
- Certified stroke center with established neurology and interventional backup
- Dedicated heart center supporting complex cardiovascular volume and subspecialty consultation
- State-of-the-art spine clinic on campus for orthopedic and neurosurgical referral continuity
- Special Beginnings maternity center — labor, delivery, and obstetric emergency support available in-house
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community and tertiary-level emergency acuity, including cardiac, stroke, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by land area, situated along the Atlantic coast in the northeast corner of the state — offering more than 320 days of sunshine annually, 22 miles of beaches, and a cost of living well below most major Florida metros. The city supports a strong public and private school system, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to both coastal recreation and the natural springs of North Florida, making it a genuinely family-friendly destination for physicians relocating from higher-cost markets.