Neonatology Physician

Location: Redding, CA Position Type: Locum Physician Neonatology Overview A Level III NICU is seeking ongoing monthly locum coverage. Role includes daily NICU rounding and call coverage. No newborn nursery rounding. Practice Highlights • Level III NICU, Level II Trauma Center • Average NICU census: 7 12 patients/day • Call-back required but rare (avg 4.7 hrs) • No APP support • Supports FP residents, Pediatric Hospitalists, Laborists • EMR: Cerner Care B Schedule • Orientation: Afternoon prior to first shift • Coverage Needed: January (ending 21st AM) 11th 20th (ending 21st AM) every month ongoing • Daily NICU rounding + call coverage • No nursery rounding Required Procedures • Ventilatory assistance including ETT CPAP • Nasal CPAP >4 hrs or >6 cm H O or FiO >0.60 • Surfactant (beyond first dose) • Pressor administration • FiO >0.60 • PaCO >50 on 2 ABGs • Art line / central line • Chest tube • TPN Hyperalimentation • Exchange transfusion • GA Candidate Requirements • BC/BE Neonatal Perinatal Medicine • Active State License • BLS, NRP, DEA • CCS paneled provider REQUIRED at submission • Recent Neonatology experience (not Pediatrics) • Clean malpractice • Must be active staff at a TJC-accredited facility

Created: 2026-03-05