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Intensivist Nocturnist

  • Franciscan Medical Group
  • Tacoma, Washington
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $405,781 - $561,855 /year is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID
2026-474470
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Pulmonary/Critical Care
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Varied
Shift
Night
Remote
No
Category
Physician
Job Summary and Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is seeking a Critical Care Nocturnist physician to join our well-established team in Tacoma, WA. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a supportive, patient-centered, closed ICU model environment. Enjoy a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, and the ability to shape your own practice with a healthy work-life balance.

As a Critical Care Nocturnist, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive Base Salary: $504,000 for 140 night shifts (7PM - 7AM) annually.

  • Attractive Extra Shift Compensation (optional):

    • $3,600 per additional 12-hour night shift.

    • $3,000 per additional 12-hour day shift.

  • Sign-On Bonus: $20,000.

  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000.

  • CME Allowance: $5,000 annually.

  • Retirement Savings: Generous 401(k) with employer match.

Additional Information about becoming a Critical Care Nocturnist with us:

  • On-Site Role: This is a 100% on-site position at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.

  • Collaborative Closed ICU Model: Practice within a closed ICU model, working closely with a dedicated Critical Care APP.

  • Flexible Scheduling: We require a minimum of 35 shifts per quarter. Our scheduling is designed to accommodate your preferences.

Compensation: $504,000 /year.


Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include direct patient care, involvement in unit operations and leading daily multidisciplinary rounds. Positions are available to work at a single site or at multiple sites. The successful candidate will have a genuine desire to be part of a collaborative, quality driven team with a commitment to providing evidence-based care to the patients we serve.


Job Requirements
  • Board Certification: ABA or ABIM in Critical Care. Combined Pulmonary and Critical Care board certification is highly desired.
  • Candidates boarded in Emergency Medicine will be considered
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA
  • Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
  • Authorized to work in the United States.  We are not offering Visa support assistance for this position.

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Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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