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Critical Care Nocturnist - Physician - Des Moines, IA - $75,000 Recruitment Incentive

Mount Carmel Health System

MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Plaza Central IA$578,340 a yearClosed

This posting closed on 2026-08-28. 9144 other Mount Carmel Health System postings are live.

Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

MercyOne is seeking a BE/BC Critical Care Physician to join a well-established, high-performing team as a Nocturnist. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment with robust specialty support while delivering advanced, patient-centered care within a growing healthcare system.

Job Opportunity Details

  • Join a tight-knit team of 14 Physicians and 12 APPs
  • 7/7 Schedule (7p-7a)
  • No clinic responsibilities
  • 24/7 APP Support
  • Primary location: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - 67 ICU/CCU Beds
  • Secondary location: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center - 7 ICU Beds

Why this Opportunity?

  • Join a Legacy of Excellence at a Nationally Recognized Leader – Be part of a mission-driven organization founded in 1893, rooted in compassionate, faith-based care, at a 622-bed Level II Trauma Center named one of Becker’s Healthcare “100 Great Hospitals in America.”
  • Serve as a Regional Referral Hub – Provide care to a broad, diverse tertiary service area of 1.5 million across central Iowa.
  • Practice in an Advanced Clinical Environment – Work within a highly specialized system featuring a Neuro Trauma ICU and a closed ICU model designed for high-quality, team-based care.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology – Access to O-arm imaging, bi-plane suite, minimally invasive capabilities, multiple navigation stations, ECMO, and ECPR
  • Certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $578,340
  • Recruitment incentive: $75,000
  • Moving allowance up to $15,000
  • Annual CME allowance: $6,000
  • Malpractice with tail coverage
  • Retirement options (403B with 6.5% match + 457B)
  • Benefits begin day one!
  • J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply

Living in Des Moines, IA!

  • 4th most livable metro in the U.S
  • A cost of living that is 17% lower than the national average
  • Outstanding schools and safe neighborhoods
  • Variety of attractions, recreational and cultural entertainment
  • Abundance of outdoor trails
  • Learn more at: thisisiowa.com

To Learn More Contact:

Cory Pulido, Provider Recruiter

Send CV to [email protected]

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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