Neonatology Physician

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. Schedule

Recurring 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) Setting

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 Required Skills & Procedures

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 Credentialing

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

Licensure & Certifications

Active CA Medical License REQUIRED

BLS, NRP, DEA REQUIRED

Substantial recent Neonatology experience (not general pediatrics) Travel

Full travel provided; preferred lodging details available upon request. Facility Details

Mercy Medical Center Redding

Neonatology Unit

2175 Rosaline Ave

Redding, CA 96001

Permanent