Neonatologist Locum in Redding, CA — $2,800/24-hr Call | Level III NICU

Join a high-acuity Level III NICU in the beautiful city of Redding, California, and provide essential care to some of the most vulnerable newborns. This locum tenens Neonatology position offers $2,800 per 24-hour call, comprehensive malpractice coverage, and complimentary lodging—making it an excellent opportunity for specialists seeking consistency and meaningful work in a well-supported environment.

This recurring assignment requires ongoing coverage starting January 11–20 (ending the 21st AM) every month, making it ideal for providers looking for a predictable schedule with strong continuity. You will round once daily in the NICU, respond to nursing calls, and go onsite as patient conditions require. (No newborn nursery rounding—peds hospitalists cover that.)

📅 Schedule

• Orientation: Afternoon prior to first shift

• Monthly Coverage Needed:

  • January 11–20 (ending 21st AM)

  • Same dates each month ongoing

• Call: 24-hour call coverage; average callback hours ~ 4.7 per day

• Setting: Level III NICU | Level II Trauma Center

💰 Compensation & Rate Structure

• 24-Hour Call: $2,800 (includes 8 gratis hours)

• Holiday 24-Hour Call: $4000 (includes 8 gratis hours)

• Call Back: $240/hr (after gratis hours)

• Holiday Call Back: $350/hr (after gratis hours)

• Orientation: Paid

• Malpractice: Fully covered

• Lodging: Complimentary

🩺 Clinical Requirements

You’ll manage advanced neonatal pathology and interventions, such as:

• Ventilatory support including ETT CPAP

• Nasal CPAP >4 hrs or >6 cm H₂O

• Surfactant administration (beyond initial dose)

• Pressor administration

• Management of FiO₂ >0.60

• A-line / central line placement

• Chest tube management

• TPN hyperalimentation

• Exchange transfusion

• Gestational age <32 weeks

• Birth weight <1600 g

Daily Census: 7–12 NICU patients
EMR: Cerner Care B
Support Team: NICU nurses, FP residents, Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists
(No APP support)

✅ Submission Requirements

• Board Certified/Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

• Active CA license

• BLS, NRP, DEA

• Listed as a paneled provider with California Children’s Services (CCS)

• Recent, substantial Neonatology experience (not general pediatrics)

• Clean background & malpractice

• Availability listed at time of name clear