Are you a skilled Neonatologist looking for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in Northern California? We have an urgent opening near McCloud, CA, where you’ll be able to deliver critical neonatal care in a well-equipped facility alongside a dedicated healthcare team.

Position Details:

Location: Northern California, near McCloud

Role: Locum Tenens Neonatologist

Setting: Level III NICU within a Level II Trauma Center

Shift Type: 24-hour on-call coverage with at least one NICU rounding session daily, responding to calls based on patient needs

Shift Requirements: Orientation in the afternoon prior to the start of your first shift

Start Date: Immediate need, covering from November 27-30 (including the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend)

Patient Load: NICU daily census typically ranges from 7-12 patients

Qualifications and Requirements:

Licensing: Active California medical license required

Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

Certifications: Must have BLS, NRP, and DEA credentials

California Children's Services (CCS): Provider listing as a paneled member is preferred; urgent need may allow for waivers

Experience: Recent, relevant experience in neonatology services, not general pediatrics

Malpractice: Must have a clean malpractice record

Credentialing: Completion timeframe of approximately 30 days, with temporary privileges available for qualified candidates

Procedures Required:

Ventilatory assistance (ETT CPAP, nasal CPAP)

Administration of surfactant beyond initial dose

Cardiac pressors administration

Peripheral arterial and central line placement

Chest tube insertion

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration

Exchange transfusion

Managing neonates with gestational age <32 weeks or birth weight <1600 grams

Facility Support:

EMR: Cerner Care B system

On-Site Team: Includes NICU nurses, family practice residents (teaching/supervisory role), laborists, and pediatric hospitalists

Why This Role?

Opportunity to provide essential neonatal care in a NICU with high-level support and resources

Competitive pay, including holiday rates, with flexibility in call coverage

Work in a close-knit, dedicated team in a Northern California location known for its beautiful natural surroundings

If you're ready for a rewarding locum tenens position in Northern California, apply today using Job ID #j-256511