Lucrative Neonatology Locums in Seattle, WA
Updated 11/09/26
Seattle, Washington, United States
Physician Assistant
Neonatology
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Work Environment
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Job description
Job description
Neonatology Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens – Seattle, WA
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) specializing in Neonatology for a locum tenens opportunity in Seattle, Washington, beginning January 15, 2027.
The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care across multiple Level II, III, and IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Responsibilities include neonatal admissions, discharges, delivery attendance, specialized neonatal procedures, and management of critically ill newborns.
This position requires flexibility to work various shift lengths, including 10-, 12-, 14-, and 24-hour shifts, and to provide coverage across multiple locations.
Compensation:
$130/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Neonatology
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Location: Seattle, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 15, 2027
Initial Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Expected Coverage Period: January–July 2027
Positions Available: 1
Overall Coverage Need: Approximately 3 FTE / 240 Hours Every Two Weeks
Practice Setting: Level II–IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Coverage Reason: Parental Leave
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: None
Floating: Required Across Multiple NICU Locations
Schedule
Shift Types: Days, Nights, and Extended Shifts
Day Shifts: 10 or 12 Hours
Night Shifts: 14 Hours
Extended Shifts: 24 Hours
Standard Listed Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, Flexible
Scheduling: Based on Coverage Needs
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Call: None
Candidates must be willing and able to work all designated shift types.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Neonates and Newborns
Level IV NICU: Approximately 5–6 Patients
Level III NICU: Approximately 10–15 Patients
Level II NICU: Approximately 5–8 Patients Plus Normal Newborn Responsibilities
Patient Acuity: Level II–IV Neonatal Care
Patient volume varies by assigned location and NICU acuity.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Neonatal and NICU Care
Evaluate and Manage Neonates Across Level II–IV NICUs
Perform Neonatal Admissions and Discharges
Attend Deliveries and Provide Immediate Newborn Assessment
Participate in Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Perform Neonatal Procedures Within Clinical Privileges
Assess and Manage Critically Ill and Medically Complex Newborns
Monitor Neonatal Respiratory and Cardiovascular Status
Develop and Implement Individualized Neonatal Care Plans
Order and Interpret Appropriate Diagnostic Studies
Coordinate Care With Neonatologists, Nursing Staff, and Multidisciplinary Teams
Serve as First-Call Provider for Assigned Neonatal Patients
Provide Normal Newborn Care at Level II Locations
Coordinate Transfers and Escalation of Care When Appropriate
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
Level II–IV NICU Patient Management
Neonatal Admissions and Discharges
Delivery Room Attendance
Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Neonatal Procedures
Critical Neonatal Assessment
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Monitoring
Management of Medically Complex Newborns
Normal Newborn Care
Independent First-Call Clinical Responsibilities
Multidisciplinary Neonatal Care Coordination
Clinical Environment / Support
Multiple Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Level II, III, and IV NICU Settings
Pediatric Specialty Hospital and Community-Based NICU Locations
Epic EMR
Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider Team
First-Call APP Responsibilities
Multiple-Facility Credentialing May Be Required
No Separate Call Coverage
Requirements
Active Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) – Required
Active Washington PA License – Required
Neonatal Specialty Qualifications – Required
NRP Certification – Required
PALS Certification – Required
BLS Certification – Required
DEA Registration – Required
Ability to Work Across Level II–IV NICUs – Required
Ability to Perform Neonatal Procedures – Required
Ability to Work 10-, 12-, 14-, and 24-Hour Shifts – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology – Preferred
Experience With Neonatal Admissions and Discharges
Experience Attending Deliveries
Proficiency in Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Experience Managing Critically Ill Newborns
Ability to Serve as First-Call Neonatal APP
Willingness to Float Across Multiple NICU Locations
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Active PA-C Certification
Active Washington PA License
Neonatal Specialty Training and Experience Documentation
Current NRP, PALS, and BLS Certifications
DEA Registration
Documentation of Recent NICU Clinical Experience
Neonatal Procedure Experience and Competency Details
Confirmation of Level II–IV NICU Experience
Confirmation of Availability for All Shift Types
Confirmation of Willingness to Float Across Locations
Earliest Available Start Date
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: Approximately 3 Months for Community NICU Locations
Main Campus Credentialing May Be Faster
Credentialing at Multiple Facilities May Be Required
Washington PA License Verification
PA-C Certification Verification
Neonatal Specialty Qualification Review
NRP, PALS, and BLS Verification
DEA Registration Verification
Neonatal Procedure Competency and Clinical Privileging Review
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) specializing in Neonatology for a locum tenens opportunity in Seattle, Washington, beginning January 15, 2027.
The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care across multiple Level II, III, and IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Responsibilities include neonatal admissions, discharges, delivery attendance, specialized neonatal procedures, and management of critically ill newborns.
This position requires flexibility to work various shift lengths, including 10-, 12-, 14-, and 24-hour shifts, and to provide coverage across multiple locations.
Compensation:
$130/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Neonatology
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Location: Seattle, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 15, 2027
Initial Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Expected Coverage Period: January–July 2027
Positions Available: 1
Overall Coverage Need: Approximately 3 FTE / 240 Hours Every Two Weeks
Practice Setting: Level II–IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Coverage Reason: Parental Leave
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: None
Floating: Required Across Multiple NICU Locations
Schedule
Shift Types: Days, Nights, and Extended Shifts
Day Shifts: 10 or 12 Hours
Night Shifts: 14 Hours
Extended Shifts: 24 Hours
Standard Listed Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, Flexible
Scheduling: Based on Coverage Needs
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Call: None
Candidates must be willing and able to work all designated shift types.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Neonates and Newborns
Level IV NICU: Approximately 5–6 Patients
Level III NICU: Approximately 10–15 Patients
Level II NICU: Approximately 5–8 Patients Plus Normal Newborn Responsibilities
Patient Acuity: Level II–IV Neonatal Care
Patient volume varies by assigned location and NICU acuity.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Neonatal and NICU Care
Evaluate and Manage Neonates Across Level II–IV NICUs
Perform Neonatal Admissions and Discharges
Attend Deliveries and Provide Immediate Newborn Assessment
Participate in Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Perform Neonatal Procedures Within Clinical Privileges
Assess and Manage Critically Ill and Medically Complex Newborns
Monitor Neonatal Respiratory and Cardiovascular Status
Develop and Implement Individualized Neonatal Care Plans
Order and Interpret Appropriate Diagnostic Studies
Coordinate Care With Neonatologists, Nursing Staff, and Multidisciplinary Teams
Serve as First-Call Provider for Assigned Neonatal Patients
Provide Normal Newborn Care at Level II Locations
Coordinate Transfers and Escalation of Care When Appropriate
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
Level II–IV NICU Patient Management
Neonatal Admissions and Discharges
Delivery Room Attendance
Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Neonatal Procedures
Critical Neonatal Assessment
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Monitoring
Management of Medically Complex Newborns
Normal Newborn Care
Independent First-Call Clinical Responsibilities
Multidisciplinary Neonatal Care Coordination
Clinical Environment / Support
Multiple Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Level II, III, and IV NICU Settings
Pediatric Specialty Hospital and Community-Based NICU Locations
Epic EMR
Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider Team
First-Call APP Responsibilities
Multiple-Facility Credentialing May Be Required
No Separate Call Coverage
Requirements
Active Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) – Required
Active Washington PA License – Required
Neonatal Specialty Qualifications – Required
NRP Certification – Required
PALS Certification – Required
BLS Certification – Required
DEA Registration – Required
Ability to Work Across Level II–IV NICUs – Required
Ability to Perform Neonatal Procedures – Required
Ability to Work 10-, 12-, 14-, and 24-Hour Shifts – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology – Preferred
Experience With Neonatal Admissions and Discharges
Experience Attending Deliveries
Proficiency in Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Experience Managing Critically Ill Newborns
Ability to Serve as First-Call Neonatal APP
Willingness to Float Across Multiple NICU Locations
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Active PA-C Certification
Active Washington PA License
Neonatal Specialty Training and Experience Documentation
Current NRP, PALS, and BLS Certifications
DEA Registration
Documentation of Recent NICU Clinical Experience
Neonatal Procedure Experience and Competency Details
Confirmation of Level II–IV NICU Experience
Confirmation of Availability for All Shift Types
Confirmation of Willingness to Float Across Locations
Earliest Available Start Date
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: Approximately 3 Months for Community NICU Locations
Main Campus Credentialing May Be Faster
Credentialing at Multiple Facilities May Be Required
Washington PA License Verification
PA-C Certification Verification
Neonatal Specialty Qualification Review
NRP, PALS, and BLS Verification
DEA Registration Verification
Neonatal Procedure Competency and Clinical Privileging Review
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service