Job Title: Locum Physician Neonatology
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Opportunity Details:
We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neonatologist for a locum tenens assignment in a Level III NICU at a well-established facility in Richmond, VA. This is a time-sensitive need with shifts beginning in late July 2025 . Providers with a clean file and active VA license/DEA are encouraged to apply immediately for expedited credentialing.
Facility Highlights:
NICU Level: III
NICU Bed Size: 40 beds
Average Daily Census: NICU 4.3; NBN 24.2
Annual Deliveries: 4,256 (2024)
Clinical Duties Include:
High-frequency ventilation (HFOV and HFJV)
Inhaled nitric oxide administration
Managing pediatric surgical patients
Therapeutic hypothermia with aEEG
Coordination with pediatricians covering well babies
Schedule:
24/7 in-house model
Day Shift: 7:30 AM 5:00 PM (2 physicians)
Night Shift: 5:00 PM 7:30 AM (1 physician, with 30-min overlap for sign-out)
No on-call coverage required
Support & Back-Up:
On-site Pediatric Surgery and Cardiology
No ECMO or cardiac surgery (except PDA ligations)
Support from VCU subspecialists
EMR: PermiEHR and Meditech
Credentialing Requirements:
VA License and DEA Required at Submission
Must Have a Clean Malpractice and Background History
Required Certifications:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology
PALS, NRP, and ACLS Required