Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist)
Washington, DC
Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.
In emergency medicine, APPs are essential to delivering fast, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to high-pressure situations—ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment in moments of crisis.
With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our emergency medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing acute presentations or supporting throughput and coordination, you are backed by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.
- Job Type: Full Time; Part Time
- Job Level: Experienced
- Shift: Day; Swing
- Travel: No
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist)
Washington, DC
Job ID:
JOB-001076
Category:
Emergency Medicine
Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Washington, DC, and lead the way in patient care.
Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you’ll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care—creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.
If you’re looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to talk.
We are building our EM Team at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC, with a start date of September 1, 2026. We have full-time, part-time, and PRN MD/DO and APP positions available.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 10 physicians and 6 APPs at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center.
- Work alongside our dedicated providers, committed to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with all stakeholders in a positive manner.
- Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is a 136-bed hospital in Southeast Washington, D.C. The Emergency Department has 32 beds dedicated to the Adult ER, with Children’s National Hospital staffing the pediatric emergency department.
- Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.
- Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.
Qualifications:
- Family nurse practitioner or emergency nurse practitioner, with a minimum of one (1) year of emergency medicine experience.
- Certifications Required: ATLS, ACLS, and PALS.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- This is not a new-grad opportunity
Scheduling:
- Nocturnist position only
- 40 hours of Physician coverage and 24 hours of APP coverage daily.
- The monthly workload for full-time positions is 120 hours, while part-time entails 80 hours per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- The EM team responds to floor codes.
- The Hospitalist team is part of the Rapid Response and Code team.
- Cerner is our EMR.
Living and working in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC
- This position is based in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, one of the nation’s most dynamic and diverse regions. The DC area offers a unique blend of government, healthcare, academic, and private-sector innovation, with easy access to leading institutions and decision-makers.
- Employees benefit from proximity to major transportation hubs (Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Union Station), as well as a robust public transit system (WMATA Metro and bus lines). The region features a wide range of vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and abundant cultural amenities—including museums, performing arts venues, parks, and world-class dining. With close ties to Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland, the DC area provides flexibility in commuting and living options, supporting both professional growth and a high quality of life.
- Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center opened in April 2025 and replaced United Medical Center. It is located on the campus of St. Elizabeth's Hospital near the Congress Heights neighborhood of Ward 8. The $434 million hospital started construction in 2022, funded by the District of Columbia government.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive W2 compensation with benefits.
- Full benefits available with full-time commitment.
- CME stipend
- Team environment with shared nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Schedules will be published 90 days in advance.
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage.
Rich Healing, Clinical Recruiter | rhealing@soundphysicians.com | (817) 616-0687
Our values in action
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Uncompromising Care:
You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every moment counts.
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Collaboration:
You are part of a dynamic, team-based environment where APPs and physicians work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and coordinated care.
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Accountability:
You lead with confidence, owning your role in the emergency department, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across key metrics like throughput, patient experience, and safety.
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Ingenuity & Empathy:
You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.
Career Path
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Trainee
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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Specialty Leadership
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Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
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Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
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Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
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Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
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Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.
Hear from our team
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“The support APPs receive here is intentional. It’s not just about filling a role—it’s about setting people up for long-term success and making sure they’re empowered to deliver great care.”
APRIL BURKE, PA-C
Chief Advanced Practice Officer -

“We're committed to our physicians and our advanced practice providers to ensure that they're equipped, supported, and work within a team environment to allow them to thrive.”
TONY BRININGSTOOL, MD
Chief Executive Officer, Emergency Medicine
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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