A job description

We are seeking a dedicated Neonatology specialist to join our team at a Level III NICU within a premier hospital setting. Providing critical care for neonates, the position covers both day shifts and night/weekend call duties, with timely response requirements within 30 minutes if called in. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a Level I Trauma Center with a focus on high-risk deliveries and specialized neonatal procedures.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Level III NICU / Special Care Nursery
• Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Schedule: Variable; Day Shift: 10 hours; Night Shift: 14-hour home call
• Patient Population: Neonatal patients / NICU newborn population
• Location: Lansing, MI
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections
• Perform ventilation management and neonatal procedures
• Manage emergency situations and participate in neonatal resuscitation
• Potentially supervise Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
• Document patient care using the EPIC EMR system

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Neonatology
• Fellowship in Neonatology
• Active Michigan medical license
• NALS certification
• Self-Query NPDB completion

Working Hours

• Variable shifts: Days (10 hours) and Night shifts (14-hour home call)
• Call Ratio: 1:4, with response time within 30 minutes if called in

Skills

• Proficiency in neonatal care procedures such as chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and various catheterizations
• Strong team collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting
• Effective communication and documentation skills

Join us in providing compassionate and advanced care for our most vulnerable patients in a supportive, state-of-the-art medical environment.