Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Description

We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens assignment in Nevada starting Dec 29, 2025. This opportunity features 12-hour day and night shifts with no weekends. The assignment involves supporting 24/7 neonatal nurse practitioner coverage, attending high-risk deliveries, rounding on well newborns, and assisting in a Level III NICU. Candidates must have pediatric board certification, an active Nevada license or IMLC eligibility, and at least one year of recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine.

Job Details

• Location: Nevada
• Start Date: Dec 29, 2025
• Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Schedule: 12-hour day and night shifts, exact days vary, no weekends needed

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend all high-risk deliveries
• Round on well-newborns
• Assist in NICU as needed
• Provide downtime coverage to 24-hour neonatal nurse practitioner in NICU for 2-4 hours in the afternoon

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Pediatrics required (no board eligibility accepted)
• Active NV license or IMLC Compact eligibility required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine required
• Must have been clinically active within the past year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Completion of Prescreen Questionnaire and CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained required

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.