This locum Neonatologist opportunity offers long-term coverage in a Level III NICU within a Level I Trauma Center. The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care, including management of critically ill newborns, attendance at high-risk deliveries, and performance of advanced neonatal procedures. Coverage is needed due to staffing shortages, with both daytime and night/weekend call responsibilities available throughout the year-long assignment. Dates & Schedule Coverage Period: July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027Coverage Needed: Approximately 9 weeks of daytime coverage and 9 weeks of night/weekend call coveragePreferred Scheduling: Continuous blocks of 7 14 daysDay Shift: 10-hour shiftsNight Coverage: 14-hour home callMust be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes if called inCall Ratio: 1:4Call Schedule: Variable and subject to change based on staffing needsReason for Coverage: Short staffing Job Details & Responsibilities Provide neonatal care in a Level III NICU and Special Care NurseryManage an average daily census of approximately 31 neonatal patientsEvaluate and treat approximately 3 admissions per dayAttend high-risk deliveries and cesarean sectionsManage ventilatory support, including:BiPAP/CPAPOscillator ventilationNitric Oxide (iNO) therapyPerform advanced neonatal procedures, including:Chest tube insertionCentral venous line placementArterial line insertionPA catheter insertionUmbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)PICC line placement and support for difficult line placementsRespond to neonatal emergencies and participate in neonatal resuscitationsPotentially supervise Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)Document all patient care activities using Epic EMRCollaborate with multidisciplinary NICU staff including nursing, therapy, nutrition, and child life teams Facility & Patient Information Practice Setting: Level III NICU and Special Care NurseryTrauma Designation: Level I Trauma CenterEMR: EpicPatient Population: Neonatal/NICU newbornsUnit Configuration: Open bay settingBed Capacity:33 licensed NICU beds12 Special Care Nursery beds2 bassinets47 total bedsNight Coverage Team: One attending Neonatologist with two in-house NNPsDay Coverage Team: Two Neonatologists sharing patient care responsibilities with NNPs and/or residents Required Skills & Qualifications Board Certified in Neonatology RequiredTruly Board Eligible candidates will be consideredCompletion of Neonatology fellowship RequiredActive Michigan medical license at time of submission RequiredCurrent NRP Advanced Provider or NRP Instructor status RequiredNALS certification PreferredExperience managing critically ill neonatal patients in a Level III NICU or similar environmentProficiency in advanced neonatal ventilation management and invasive proceduresSelf-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation RequiredSubmission of rates at time of name clear Required