Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neonatologist for an ongoing, highly structured monthly locum assignment in their Level III NICU . This opportunity offers predictable dates, strong clinical support, and a stable NICU census of 7 12 patients per day.
ScheduleRecurring monthly block: January (ending the morning of the 21st) same dates required every month, ongoing.
Daily Duties:
Round in NICU at least once per day
Telephone availability for nursing staff
Return to hospital as patient condition requires
No nursery rounding (covered by Pediatric Hospitalists)
Level III NICU within a Level II Trauma Center
EMR: Cerner Care
Support Staff: NICU nurses, Family Practice Residents (teaching/supervision), Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists
No APP support
Candidates must be fully comfortable with high-acuity neonatal care, including:
Ventilatory assistance (ETT CPAP)
Nasal CPAP >4 hrs / >6 cm H2O / FiO2 >0.60
Surfactant administration (beyond initial dose)
Administration of cardiac pressors
Management of FiO2 >0.60
PaCO >50 on serial ABGs
Peripheral arterial or central line placement
Chest tube placement
TPN hyperalimentation
Exchange transfusion
GA
Estimated timeframe: 30 days (temporary privileges available if eligible)
Must hold active staff privileges at a TJC-accredited facility (NOT currently working only as locum)
No significant malpractice or privilege actions
Must be paneled with California Children Services (CCS) at time of submission
Active CA Medical License REQUIRED
BLS, NRP, DEA REQUIRED
Substantial recent Neonatology experience (not general pediatrics)
Full travel provided; preferred lodging details available upon request.
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Neonatology Unit
2175 Rosaline Ave
Redding, CA 96001