Pediatric Locum Tenens Opprtunities in North Dakota!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Pediatric Locum Tenens provider to offer 24-hour call coverage for 7 days per month. This role primarily supports a Critical Access Hospital with responsibilities across Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, and a Level II Nursery. The position involves both routine and emergent pediatric care, including delivery attendance, procedures, and inpatient management.

Dates/Schedule

Immediate Coverage Needs:

• November 21 (7:00 AM) – November 28 (7:00 AM), 2025

• December 17 (7:00 AM) – December 23 (7:00 AM), 2025

Ongoing Coverage:

• 7 days per month in 2026

Job Details & Responsibilities

Facility Type:
Critical Access Hospital

Care Settings:
Labor & Delivery Unit, Pediatric Unit, Level II Nursery

Duties Include:

• Attending vaginal deliveries if requested

• Attending scheduled and emergent C-sections

• Admitting and discharging newborns

• Managing pediatric inpatient care

• Performing circumcisions

• Performing newborn procedures (resuscitation, intubation, UVC)

• Conducting lumbar punctures

Average Volume:

• 2–3 admissions/patient encounters per day

Support Team:

• Level II nursery nurses, OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists

• Local pediatricians and NICU consultants (NICU located 90 miles away in Bismarck)

Reason for Coverage:
Replacement for previous locum who was not a good fit

EMR System:
Meditech

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP

• Board Status: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics [Highly Preferred]

• Licensure: Active North Dakota license or IMLC eligibility [Required]

• Malpractice History: Clean record [Required]

• Availability: Must be available at time of name clear [Required]

Credentialing:

• Emergency privileges available for November start

• Providing services in lieu of an enrolled provider for ≤60 days (billing consideration)