A Locums Neonatologist Is Needed in VA

Weatherby Healthcare; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Travel and housing covered

Visa sponsorship welcomed

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks Neonatal Nurse Practitioners for a 24-hour shift schedule with in-house mornings and on-call coverage. The team operates a 1:3 shared call model to maintain a manageable call burden and a census of 10–13 patients with Level III (B) acuity.

Each shift features 1 neonatologist and 1 NNP; NNPs conduct daily rounds while the neonatologist leads assessments and planning. J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcomed; travel and housing expenses are prepaid.

Job description

• 24-hour shifts -- in-house mornings, remainder on call
• Shared call model -- 1:3 ratio as team expands (low call burden)
• Average census: 10 - 13 patients; Level III (B) acuity, 25 weeks and up
• Team model: 1 neonatologist + 1 NNP per shift
• NNPs conduct daily rounds -- neonatologist leads assessments and planning
• Grower/feeder focus -- ventilation support, no surgical cases onsite
• Procedures: umbilical lines, intubations, occasional chest tubes
• J-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcomed
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO