Nocturnist
University of Colorado
**Nocturnist**
**Description**
**University** **of** **Colorado** **Anschutz** **Medical** **Campus**
**Department: Pediatrics**
**Hematology/Oncology Job Title: Nocturnist**
**Position** **\#:** **0000** **8262** **-** **Requisition** **\#:** **37596**
**Job Summary:**
Key Responsibilities:
+ Provide independent care of pediatric hematology-oncology and BMT patients, in the inpatient hospital service, on nights with some day coverage for occasional 24 hour shifts
**Work Location:**
Onsite
**Why Join Us:**
**Why work for the University?**
+ Medical: Multiple plan options
+ Dental: Multiple plan options
+ Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
+ Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
+ Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
+ Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
+ Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
+ Holiday Days: 10/year
+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
**Qualifications:**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant OR Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) **_How to Apply:_**
_For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):_
_1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position_
_2. Curriculum vitae / Resume_
_3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address_
_Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) ._
_Questions should be directed to: Staci Ertzberger Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org)_
**_Screening of Applications Begins:_**
_Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 12, 2025._
**_Anticipated Pay Range:_**
_The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as_ **_HIRING RANGE:_**
_NP or PA: $121,000-139,000 MD or DO: $172,000-190,000_
_The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt._
_Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line._
_Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)_
**_Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:_**
_The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._
**_ADA Statement:_**
_The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) ._
**_Background Check Statement:_**
_The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees._
**_Vaccination Statement:_**
_CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) ._
_Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References_ **_Job Category_**
_: Faculty_ **_Primary Location_**
_: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20877 - SOM-PEDS Hematology-Onc-GenOps_ **_Schedule_**
_: Full-time_ **_Posting Date_**
_: Aug 20, 2025_ **_Unposting Date_**
_: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Staci Ertzberger Posting Contact Email: Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org) Position Number: 00008262_
**_To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37596&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/6494065)_**
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Nocturnist - 37596 Faculty
This position will be in the Section of Hematology Oncology and Bone Marrow transplantation and Cellular Therapy at an Instructor level, working in the clinical service area of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD). The duties are in the Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant inpatient units, working as a nocturnist. These teams care for pediatric and young adult patients with blood disorders and cancers of all types, and patients undergoing BMT for both benign and malignant disorders in the inpatient setting. This position will oversee the care of these patients at night, and on some day shifts for periods when service needs require it. They will communicate with the fellows and attendings for situations that require subspecialty expertise. They will admit patients to the hospital for clinical situations such as fever, partnering with the subspecialty fellow and attending. They will work with on-call pediatric residents.
+ Perform admission history and physical exams and documentation.
+ Perform evaluation of patients as requested by nursing and residents.
+ Participate in rapid response team evaluations.
+ Participate in end-of-day signout with residents and fellows.
+ Write chemotherapy orders in collaboration with physician and PA/NP providers
+ Perform procedures independently
+ Lumbar punctures with intrathecal chemotherapy administration
+ Bone marrow aspirations and biopsies
+ This position will also have holiday and weekend responsibilities.
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6494065&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
+ For Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care Certification is required prior to hire
+ Active CO state license in the appropriate discipline or ability to obtain **Condition** **of** **Employment:**
+ Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado
+ Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check _*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting._ **_Preferred Qualifications:_**
+ _Oncology experience_
+ _Completion of pediatric residency or fellowship_
+ _Strong preference for experience in pediatric hematology-oncology_
+ _Prescriptive Authority is preferred, and if not currently certified, completing this process will be required during the first year of employment for those for whom this is a relevant certification._ **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_**
+ _Expertise and skill in pediatrics is required._
+ _You must be a team player and have strong communication skills._
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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