Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Neonatal - $2,800 per day in California

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Pay Information

$2,800 per day

About The Position

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  $2,800 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 11–20 (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 shift

Monthly Coverage Needed :

January 11–20 (ending 21st AM)

Same dates each month ongoing

Call :  24-hour call coverage; average callback hours ~  4.7 per day

Setting :  Level III NICU | Level II Trauma Center

💰 Compensation & Rate Structure

24-Hour Call :   $2,800  (includes 8 gratis hours)

Holiday 24-Hour Call :  $4000 (includes 8 gratis hours)

Call Back :   $240 / hr  (after gratis hours)

Holiday Call Back :   $350 / hr  (after gratis hours)

Orientation :  Paid

Malpractice :  Fully covered

Lodging :  Complimentary

🩺 Clinical Requirements

You’ll manage advanced neonatal pathology and interventions, such as :

Ventilatory support including ETT CPAP

Nasal CPAP >

4 hrs or >

6 cm H₂O

Surfactant administration (beyond initial dose)

Pressor administration

Management of FiO₂ >

0.60

A-line / central line placement

Chest tube management

TPN hyperalimentation

Exchange transfusion

Gestational age

Birth weight

Daily Census :  7–12 NICU patients

EMR :  Cerner Care B

Support Team :  NICU nurses, FP residents, Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists

(No APP support)

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Job Requirements

Board Certified / Eligible in Neonatal / Perinatal Medicine

Active CA license

BLS, NRP, DEA

Listed as a  paneled provider with California Children’s Services (CCS)

Recent, substantial Neonatology experience  (not general pediatrics)

Clean background & malpractice

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

• Adjust your work schedule to accommodate personal commitments, hobbies, or pursuits outside of medicine, promoting a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
• Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
• Explore telemedicine or remote healthcare opportunities through locum assignments, leveraging technology to deliver care to patients in underserved or remote areas.
• Maintain a healthier equilibrium between work and personal life, avoiding burnout and stress.
• Test different specialties and practice settings to find your niche, discovering new interests and passions along the way.