Nocturnist Hospitalist opportunity at Leading Academic Medical Center

Discover an exceptional career opportunity as a full-time nocturnist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where your expertise can thrive in the vibrant coastal community of Neptune, NJ.

Position Profile:

• 614 hospital beds
• Closed ICU
• No procedures
• EPIC EMR
• Affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine provides many opportunities for growth on an academic, clinical, and administrative level
• Internal medicine program onsite, giving opportunity to interact with residents
• W2 status with comprehensive benefits program

Facility Information

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a leading academic medical center and the only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Monmouth and Ocean counties. With more than 1,200 physicians in 60 specialty areas, Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s team provides high-quality care in a patient-centered environment. Also located on the Jersey Shore campus is HOPE Tower - a 10-story medical office building providing a healing outpatient experience. Guided by a patient-centered approach toward care, and informed by the latest medical breakthroughs, HOPE Tower includes advanced imaging services, a clinical academic center, specialty physician offices, and a cancer center.

Awards and Recognition:

• Ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2025-2026 as the #5 hospital in New Jersey. Three programs have been recognized as nationally High Performing, including Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Geriatrics, and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. In addition, 13 procedures and conditions have been recognized as High Performing, including Aortic valve surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Diabetes, Heart arrhythmia, Heart attack, Heart bypass surgery, Heart failure, Hip fracture, Hip replacement, Kidney failure, Leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, Pacemaker implantation, and Stroke.
• Home to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, the #1 Children’s Hospital in New Jersey, according to U.S. News & World Report . The hospital, along with Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, is nationally ranked in four specialties, including pediatric cancer, pediatric nephrology, pediatric neurology & neurosurgery, and pediatric urology.
• Received five consecutive ‘A’ Grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, as of Spring 2023
• Named by Healthgrades as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for three years in a row (among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation); named a Top 100 Best Hospital in several areas, including Cardiac Care, Stroke Care, Gastrointestinal Care and Gastrointestinal Surgery; recognized with Excellence Awards for Cardiac Surgery, Neurosciences, Cranial Neurosurgery and Critical Care
• The obstetrics & gynecology program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center has received national recognition as High Performing in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings.
• Received Magnet Recognition, six times, from the ANCC
• Received the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth
• Received the Joint Commission Core Certification for behavioral health care and human services, depression, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, and sepsis
• Received the American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
• Received the American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence
• Received the AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll Award; Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

Community Information

Located in Coastal Monmouth county, NJ, Neptune Township is home to active year round communities. It is a region that enjoys all the advantages of coastal living - such as sand, surf, seafood, and other outdoor activities - yet when fall arrives the residents don’t depart with autumn’s leaves. Neptune is a town rich in Victorian architecture, tree-lined streets, lakes, and parks. There are a variety of restaurants, quaint shops, and stores. Neptune features excellent school systems, charming neighborhoods, and all the advantages of modern suburban life. Easily accessible by car, train and bus, Neptune is about an hour from Philadelphia and New York City. JSUMC is close to the cities of Red bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Belmar. There is a variety of night life activities, restaurants, family oriented culture, & boardwalks for all ages to enjoy