Locum Neonatologist needed in Silver Spring, MD - $200/hr to $220/hr
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Job description
🩺 Job Description: Neonatologist – PRN/Holiday Coverage
Specialty: Neonatology
Position Type: Locum Tenens (1099)
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Start Date: November 17, 2025
Contract Length: ~6 months
Coverage Type: Scheduled shifts, No call
Schedule & Shifts
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PRN coverage needed, with priority during the last 2 weeks of December
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Flexible: 12-hour (7a–7p or 7p–7a) OR 24-hour shifts
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Need 20–30 shifts covered per month across two locations
Clinical Details
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Setting: Level III NICU
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Census: 22–24 patients
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3,500 deliveries annually
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Two neonatologists on days; one at night
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Some simple surgeries (e.g., hernia repair)
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Procedures Required: Intubations, umbilical line placement, resuscitation, NICU management
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Technology: Nitric oxide, high-frequency ventilation
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EMR: Cerner
Support & Team
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Dedicated NICU support staff
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2 neonatologists present during daytime, 1 at night
Requirements
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Board Certification: Neonatology (MD/DO)
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State License: Maryland (required, IMLC not accepted)
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Experience: Must have Level III NICU experience within the last 3 years
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Certifications: DEA, ATLS, BLS, NRP
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Credentialing: 60–90 days (no expedited licensure support)
✅ Highlights:
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PRN scheduling, high priority December coverage
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Level III NICU, census ~22–24
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12h or 24h shifts available
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Competitive compensation
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No call responsibilities