A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled neonatal perinatal professional in an inpatient setting in Eureka, CA. This locum tenens position focuses on providing care to NICU patients and pediatric cases, requiring a pediatric hospitalist with neonatology experience or a neonatologist at ease with pediatric patients. The role involves covering 24-hour call shifts across various dates, encompassing neonatal intensive care and pediatric management duties.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: 11/01/2026
- Schedule: Call only, 24-hour beeper call
- Patient Population: NICU patients down to 32 weeks, about 80% NICU and 20% pediatrics
- Location: Eureka, CA
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient care focused mainly on NICU patients and some pediatrics
- Neonatal airway management, including intubation
- Performing procedures like emergent UVC placement and needle decompression
- Manage neonatal ventilation and air leak cases
Qualifications
- Active CA medical license and DEA
- Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency
- Certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP required
Working Hours
- 24-hour call shifts
- Multiple dates available; see specified schedule for details
Skills
- Proficient in EKG interpretation
- Experienced in neonatal care practices such as UVC/UAC placement and lumbar punctures
- Preferred skills include ventilator management and chest tube insertion
