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Overnight Hospital Chaplain Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Chaplain

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$27.23/hr

  • PTO

... hospital visit or stay. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Coordinates the planning and provision of Soul ... Flexibility with on-call scheduling to meet department needs including overnight, weekends and ...

On-Call Chaplain

Edina, MN · On-site

$27.88 - $39.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Overview This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support at Southdale Hospital and Ridges Hospital. The Chaplain incorporates the spiritual and emotional ...

On-Call Chaplain

Burnsville, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Overview This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support at Southdale Hospital and Ridges Hospital. The Chaplain incorporates the spiritual and emotional ...

On-Call Chaplain

Edina, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Overview This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support at Southdale Hospital and Ridges Hospital. The Chaplain incorporates the spiritual and emotional ...

Associate Chaplain

Edina, MN · On-site

$29.29 - $41.35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Overview This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support, as well as occasional weekday shifts at Southdale Hospital and Ridges Hospital. The Associate Chaplain ...

Associate Chaplain

Edina, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Overview This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support, as well as occasional weekday shifts at Southdale Hospital and Ridges Hospital. The Associate Chaplain ...

Associate Chaplain

Burnsville, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Overview This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support, as well as occasional weekday shifts at Southdale Hospital and Ridges Hospital. The Associate Chaplain ...

Chaplain Associate

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$26.55 - $39.85/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

One overnight shift per week M-F, 4pm-8am following day. One weekend overnight shift per month, Fri ... Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wisconsin and the only hospital in ...

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

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A Chaplain Resident is enrolled in a Mercy Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program ... Provide evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday pastoral coverage as assigned. * Plan and ...

Chaplain Associate

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$26.55 - $39.85/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

One overnight shift per week M-F, 4pm-8am following day. One weekend overnight shift per month, Fri ... Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wisconsin and the only hospital in ...

Chaplain

Chicago, IL

$28.55 - $42.85/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy through referrals, consultation and education ... Must be able to participate in overnight and weekend on-call rotation per the department schedule ...

In the hospital setting, a member of the Pastoral Care team will be available for emergent needs at ... and overnight shifts. Care of Organizations: Within Beebe Healthcare, interdisciplinary ...

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Chaplain (Pool)

Orlando, FL · On-site

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pool/PRN/Floater (Specifically Weekends, Overnight & Evenings) Title: Chaplain Position Summary ... Auto Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance ...

PASTORAL CARE-CHAPLAIN

Lewes, DE · On-site

$27.17 - $42.11/hr

In the hospital setting, a member of the Pastoral Care team will be available for emergent needs at ... and overnight shifts. Care of Organizations: Within Beebe Healthcare, interdisciplinary ...

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How much do overnight hospital chaplain jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight hospital chaplain in the United States is $31.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Hospital Chaplain vs Hospital Social Worker?

AspectOvernight Hospital ChaplainHospital Social Worker
CredentialsTypically requires a religious or spiritual degree, chaplain certification, and sometimes a clinical pastoral education (CPE) programRequires a social work degree (BSW or MSW) and state licensure
Work EnvironmentReligious settings within hospitals, providing spiritual support overnightHospital departments, offering counseling and resource coordination during daytime and sometimes overnight
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare facilities, faith-based organizationsHospitals, healthcare systems, community health agencies

While both roles serve patients in healthcare settings, Overnight Hospital Chaplains focus on spiritual care and emotional support, often during overnight shifts, whereas Hospital Social Workers provide counseling, resource assistance, and patient advocacy primarily during regular hours.

Is there a high demand for overnight hospital chaplains?

Overnight hospital chaplains are in steady demand as hospitals seek spiritual support for patients and staff around the clock. The role often requires certification and the ability to work flexible hours, with employment opportunities influenced by hospital size and community needs.

What are the requirements to be an overnight hospital chaplain?

To become an overnight hospital chaplain, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, or a related field, along with clinical pastoral education (CPE) certification. Many hospitals prefer applicants to have pastoral experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide emotional and spiritual support during overnight shifts. Certification from a recognized religious organization may also be required or preferred.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Hospital Chaplain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $66,452 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

$27.23/hr

Full-time

PTO

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Job description

Overview
Hourly wage range: Min: $27.23 Max: $44.88
The Chaplain provides spiritual presence, counsel, guidance and coordination of Soul Care to the patients, their families and Good Shepherd staff who request such support. He or she makes on-call visits as requested by department manager or nursing supervisor, records work in the digital record (EPIC) and assures that soul care is integrated in the overall plan of care.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The chaplain provides short term soul care in the Emergency Department and as needed on the units. When possible and requested, the chaplain works in collaboration with a patient's AREA MINISTER in service of the ultimate goal of a more whole person-centered hospital visit or stay.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinates the planning and provision of Soul Care services for patient/families to positively augment their visit with a focus on spiritual well-being.
  • Records significant elements of pastoral encounters and assures that EPIC documentation is timely and integrated into the patient's plan of care.
  • Reports both to Soul Care Manager AND during evenings, weekends, holidays and manager paid time off, ALSO to the Nursing Supervisor as scheduled and needed.
  • In the event of a critical incident, assists department manager and/or Resilience Education and Peer Support (REPS) Lead in addressing employee secondary trauma.
  • Attends four (4) hours / monthly professional chaplain training.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Written endorsement of the board of elders/session/council of a local congregation where applicant is a member. (Applicant must be in good standing with home congregation and/or supervising denominational judicatory)
  • Maintains relationships characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust and respect.
  • Able to help patients, family and staff reflect on their experiences from a theological or faith perspective without imposing any personal bias.
  • Able to assess and respond sensitively to cultural and religious diversity. Computer Literacy commensurate with use of EPIC, electronic medical record for charting patient/family interventions.
  • Flexibility with on-call scheduling to meet department needs including overnight, weekends and holidays.
  • Willingness to travel to receive specialized training appropriate to "best practice" of Soul Care.
  • Past training in the areas of grief counseling, hospice volunteering, Critical Incident Stress Management and Stephen's Ministry should be noted within the application.
1 Hour USD $27.23/Hr. USD $44.88/Hr. 01-8302 Chaplain Services Flex Schedule