Neonatology Physician

Join a high-acuity Level III NICU in the beautiful city of Redding, California, and provide essential care to some of the most vulnerable newborns. This locum tenens Neonatology position offers competitive payrates per 24-hour call, comprehensive malpractice coverage, and complimentary lodging making it an excellent opportunity for specialists seeking consistency and meaningful work in a well-supported environment.This recurring assignment requires ongoing coverage starting January (ending the 21st AM) every month, making it ideal for providers looking for a predictable schedule with strong continuity. You will round once daily in the NICU, respond to nursing calls, and go onsite as patient conditions require. (No newborn nursery rounding peds hospitalists cover that.) Schedule Orientation: Afternoon prior to first shiftMonthly Coverage Needed:January (ending 21st AM)Same dates each month ongoingCall: 24-hour call coverage; average callback hours 4.7 per daySetting: Level III NICU Level II Trauma Center Compensation & Rate Structure 24-Hour Call: Competitive payrates (includes 8 gratis hours)Holiday 24-Hour Call: Competitive payrates (includes 8 gratis hours)Call Back: Competitive payrates (after gratis hours)Holiday Call Back: Competitive payrates (after gratis hours)Orientation: PaidMalpractice: Fully coveredLodging: Complimentary Clinical Requirements You ll manage advanced neonatal pathology and interventions, such as:Ventilatory support including ETT CPAPNasal CPAP >4 hrs or >6 cm H OSurfactant administration (beyond initial dose)Pressor administrationManagement of FiO >0.60A-line / central line placementChest tube managementTPN hyperalimentationExchange transfusionGestational age Birth weight Daily Census: 7 12 NICU patientsEMR: Cerner Care BSupport Team: NICU nurses, FP residents, Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists(No APP support) Submission Requirements Board Certified/Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal MedicineActive CA licenseBLS, NRP, DEAListed as a paneled provider with California Children s Services (CCS)Recent, substantial Neonatology experience (not general pediatrics)Clean background & malpracticeAvailability listed at time of name clear