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