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Job description
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
HDAJOBS MDSTAFF
Worksite address
mccloud, CA, 96057, US
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