Physician - Pediatrician

Job Description

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatrician for a 28-day locum tenens assignment in North Dakota. This opportunity begins Nov 21, 2025, and involves seven 24-hour call shifts per month with dates scheduled in advance. The assignment includes inpatient pediatric and newborn care, C-section coverage, and a variety of procedures in a dynamic clinical setting.

Job Details

• Location: North Dakota
• Start Date: Nov 21, 2025
• LOA: 28 days
• Provider Type Needed: Pediatrician
• Schedule: 7 days per month, 24-hour call; Nov 21 (7am)–Nov 28 (7am), Dec 17 (7am)–Dec 23 (7am), plus ongoing coverage in 2026

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend vaginal deliveries if requested
• Attend all scheduled and emergent C-sections
• Admit and discharge newborns
• Admit and care for pediatric patients
• Perform circumcisions
• Provide newborn resuscitation, intubations, and umbilical venous catheterizations
• Perform lumbar punctures

Additional Information

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics highly preferred
• Active ND license or IMLC required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required
• Clean malpractice record required
• Availability at time of name clear 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.