A community hospital in South Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatrician to provide nursery call coverage during the Christmas holiday week . This is a holiday locums assignment with premium pay , structured at market-competitive daily call rates plus additional callback compensation.
The provider will manage routine newborn rounding and discharges, emergent stabilization of ill neonates, and transfers when higher-level care is required , supporting a Level I nursery with 600 deliveries annually.
Assignment HighlightsCoverage Dates: December 22, 2025 (8:00 AM) - December 29, 2025 (8:00 AM)
Schedule: 24-hour call coverage (not in-house)
Daily Responsibilities:
Morning rounding and discharges
Admission and progress notes
On-call availability for emergencies and provider inquiries
Patient Volume: 600 deliveries annually (Level I Nursery)
Support: No APP coverage during holiday week
Orientation: Required day prior to first shift (Mon-Fri only; cannot be scheduled on weekends or holidays)
Holiday Premium: December 25th only (same daily structure, but marketed as "Holiday Coverage")
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics
Active South Carolina license (required)
DEA & CSR (must remain permanently registered in SC)
Strong experience in newborn care, neonatal stabilization, and transfers