Pediatric Hospitalist Locums - California

This Pediatric Hospitalist assignment is based in California and begins as early as August 2025.

Highlights

• Emergency privileges - start quickly
• Weekly pay with no supervision required
• Open to as few as 3-4 shifts/month
• Work alongside APPs and a hospital transfer team

Practice Setting

• Level II NICU - no neonatologist on site
• 6-bed NICU, 5-bed pediatric floor, 18 postpartum rooms
• Baby-friendly hospital
• No PICU

Schedule

• Choose from 12-hour day shifts (with APP support and backup call) or 12-hour night shifts (5-8 calls, average of 4 in-person visits)
• ED patients seen within 12 hours; critical within 3 hours
• 7-10 shifts/month preferred - will consider 3-4 shifts/month

Cases and Procedures

• ED consults (2-4 per 24-hour shift)
• Intubation and UAC/UVC lines
• High-risk deliveries and C-sections
• Well-baby rounding with community pediatricians

Requirements

• Board-certified Pediatrician (Pediatric Hospital Medicine)
• California license required
• 12+ months of experience
• ACLS, DEA, PALS, and NRP certified
• Must be comfortable with neonatal resuscitation procedures

Other Details

• Average OB census: 14; 5-7 deliveries/day
• NICU census: 3; pediatric floor varies seasonally
• Support available from APPs (Mon-Fri) and ED staff
• Will not wait for licensure

This role is filling quickly - message to review the schedule and confirm availability.

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