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Locum Physician - Neonatology - Redding, CA


Company : Protean Med


Location : Redding, CA


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Location: Redding, CAPosition Type: Locum | Physician - NeonatologyOverviewA 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 BSchedule• Orientation: Afternoon prior to first shift• Coverage Needed:- January 11-20 (ending 21st AM)- 11th-20th (ending 21st AM) every month ongoing• Daily NICU rounding + call coverage• No nursery roundingRequired Procedures• Ventilatory assistance including ETT CPAP• Nasal CPAP >4 hrs or >6 cm HO 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