Critical Care Intensivist (Nocturnist)

Lee Health has an exciting opportunity for a Critical CareNocturnist that will support our Advanced Heart Failure program and Cardiac service lines!

Requirements: MD/DO; Fellowship Trained and Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine (Pulmonary and/or Cardiac Training is a plus but not required)

Active, unrestricted license in the State of Florida (or ability to obtain prior to start); Active, unrestricted Florida DEA

Current ACLS and BLS Certification

Lee Health Pulmonology in coordination with Lee Health Heart Institute is actively looking for a nocturnist to join our growing team. This position is a unique opportunity to work on-site a 7-on/ 7-off schedule (12-hours shifts) supporting the CT ICU and Advanced Heart Failure unit. Will be growing to up to 28 beds.

Note, this position is specifically for on-site nights coverage and must remain on the cardiac floors for the entirety of the shift.

The right candidate will be competent in all aspects of critical care medicine including but not limited to intubation, ventilation management, central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes. Furthermore, these physicians will be closely monitoring the hemodynamics of this high-acuity patient population while supporting VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Devices as well as other advanced therapy and treatment specific to the Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Surgery patient population.

Our highly-skilled team is willing to train the right physician to gain full competency in support of the ECMO, VAD and AHF patient as this service line grows.

The service line is supported by our ICU Medical Directors, Advanced Heart Failure Medical Director, Cardiologists, Advanced Practice Providers.

Benefits Include:

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package

Malpractice Coverage

Annual CME Allowance

Please be advised that under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), this position does require an AHCA Background verification. More information on this requirement can be obtained at