Urgent Pediatric Hospitalist Locums in Eureka, CA | 24-Hour Call | NICU Experience
Job at a glance
Job description
Specialty
Pediatric Hospitalist / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Description
An urgent locum tenens opportunity is available for a Pediatric Hospitalist with neonatal experience or a Neonatologist comfortable caring for pediatric patients in Eureka, California.
This inpatient assignment focuses primarily on neonatal intensive care, with approximately 80% NICU coverage and 20% general pediatric care. Physicians will manage newborns, including premature infants born at 32 weeks gestation and later, provide neonatal resuscitation, and support neonatal airway and respiratory management.
Coverage is needed for specific 24-hour beeper call periods. Candidates must have an active California medical license, required certifications, and a clean professional and malpractice history to be considered.
Opportunity Highlights
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Location: Eureka, California
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Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Coverage: 24-hour beeper call
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Setting: Inpatient
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Patient Mix: Approximately 80% NICU and 20% pediatrics
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NICU Population: Infants from 32 weeks gestation onward
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EMR: Epic
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Active California medical license required
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ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
Job Responsibilities
Manage NICU patients, including premature infants born at 32 weeks gestation and later
Perform newborn resuscitation and stabilization
Manage neonatal airway emergencies, including intubation
Provide neonatal ventilator and respiratory management
Perform emergency umbilical venous catheter (UVC) and umbilical arterial catheter (UAC) placement when indicated
Evaluate and manage neonatal pneumothorax and air leaks, including needle decompression when necessary
Perform lumbar punctures and other indicated neonatal procedures
Assess and manage acute neonatal conditions and hemodynamic instability
Attend deliveries and provide neonatal support as clinically required
Provide general pediatric inpatient care
Interpret clinical findings and coordinate treatment with the multidisciplinary care team
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care
Qualifications
Board-certified in Pediatrics or Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, or board-eligible within 3–5 years of residency, as applicable
Active California medical license required
Current DEA registration required
Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
Pediatric Hospitalists must have neonatal experience, or Neonatologists must be comfortable caring for pediatric patients
Experience managing NICU patients, including premature infants born at 32 weeks gestation and later
Demonstrated neonatal resuscitation and airway management skills
Experience with UVC/UAC placement and neonatal emergency management
Clean professional, malpractice, and disciplinary history required for consideration
Current CV and relevant clinical activity history required
Professional references must be available upon request
Working Hours
Coverage dates:
October 30, 2026, at 6:00 AM – November 2, 2026, at 6:00 AM
December 10, 2026, at 6:00 AM – December 14, 2026, at 6:00 AM
December 27, 2026, at 6:00 AM – December 28, 2026, at 6:00 AM
December 31, 2026, at 6:00 AM – January 1, 2027, at 6:00 AM
Inpatient coverage only
No scheduled clinic hours
Coverage is limited to the dates listed above
Skills
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Level II/III NICU Care
Premature Infant Management
Newborn Resuscitation
Neonatal Airway Management and Intubation
Neonatal Ventilator Management
UVC and UAC Placement
Neonatal Pneumothorax Management
Needle Decompression
Lumbar Puncture
Neonatal Hemodynamic Management
Neonatal Emergency Stabilization
Pediatric Inpatient Care
EKG Interpretation
Epic EMR Documentation