Neonatal Locum Tenens Jobs

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Neonatal in Lansing, MI - A respected healthcare system in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Locums Neonatology Physician to provide coverage in a busy Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery setting. This opportunity offers a collaborative neonatal care environment with advanced clinical resources, dedicated NICU support staff, and a balanced schedule consisting of daytime coverage and overnight home call responsibilities.The ideal candidate is fellowship-trained in Neonatology and experienced managing high-acuity neonatal patients, advanced ventilator support, and neonatal procedures in a Level III NICU environment. Position Details * Practice Setting: Level III NICU & Special Care Nursery * Shift Structure: * Day Shift: 10-hour shifts * Night Shift: 14-hour home call * Weekend Coverage: Required * Call Requirements: Yes * Physician must be able to arrive onsite within 30 minutes if called in * Call Ratio: 1:4 * EMR System: EPIC Facility Information * Average Daily Census: 31 patients * Average Admissions Per Day: 3 * Bed Capacity: * 33 licensed NICU beds * 12 Special Care Nursery beds * 2 bassinets * 47 total beds Clinical Responsibilities * Provide comprehensive neonatal care within a Level III NICU * Attend high-risk deliveries and Cesarean sections * Manage critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support * Provide ventilation management including: * BiPAP/CPAP * Oscillator ventilator support * Nitric Oxide (iNO) * Perform neonatal procedures including: * Chest tube insertion * Central line placement * Arterial line insertion * PA catheter insertion * Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC) * Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC) * PICC placement * Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency management * Potential supervision and collaboration with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) * Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC EMR Qualifications * MD or DO required * Fellowship-trained in Neonatology required * Board Certified in Neonatology required * Active Michigan medical license required * Current NALS certification required

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal in Lansing, MI - A leading healthcare system in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Locums Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide coverage in a busy Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This opportunity offers a collaborative inpatient environment within a Level I Trauma Center, caring for critically ill and premature newborns alongside an experienced neonatology team. The ideal candidate will have recent neonatal experience and be comfortable managing NICU patients in a high-acuity setting. Position Details * Practice Setting: Inpatient – Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) * Facility Designation: Level I Trauma Center * Schedule: * Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM * Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM * Weekend Coverage: Required * On-Call Requirements: None * EMR: Epic Clinical Responsibilities * Provide comprehensive neonatal care in a Level III NICU * Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill and premature newborns * Participate in daily rounding and multidisciplinary care planning * Manage admissions, consultations, and discharges within the NICU * Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and ancillary services * Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions * Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic * Average of 10–12 patients per APP per day Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner * Active Michigan license required * Neonatal experience required * Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required * Experience working in a Level II, III, or IV NICU preferred * Strong clinical assessment and neonatal critical care skills