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MD Staff, LLC

Physician / Neonatology / California / Permanent / Locum - Physician - Neonatolo

MD Staff, LLC, Mccloud, CA, United States

Are you a skilled Neonatologist looking for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in Northern California? We have an urgent opening near McCloud, CA, where youll 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
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

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