Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Variable schedule — approximately 10 24-hour shifts per month. 24-hour shifts are taken out-of-house; call is taken from home for flexibility. Coverage across two Level III NICUs (Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City and Norman Regional Hospital). Start/end times vary with schedule.

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neonatal care across two Level III NICUs, managing critically ill newborns with compassion and expertise
• Perform clinical assessments, stabilize neonates, and lead advanced respiratory care including HFOV and jet ventilator management
• Work closely with MFM and pediatric subspecialists to coordinate complex perinatal and neonatal care plans
• Supervise, mentor and collaborate with neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in 24-hour coverage rotations and ensure safe, seamless handoffs and continuity of care
• Contribute to a collegial private-practice environment by sharing best practices and supporting colleagues
• Support family-centered care and communicate effectively with parents and care teams during high-stress situations

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Neonatology
• MD or DO with completed Neonatology fellowship
• Active or eligible medical license for Oklahoma (state licensure required prior to practice)
• Comfort and experience with Level III NICU care, including HFOV and jet ventilators
• Willingness to reside within the immediate local area (local residency required)
• Not accepting locum or visa candidates; new fellows and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Education

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited Neonatology fellowship
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Neonatology

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in NICU/neonatology clinical care and neonatal resuscitation workflows
• Familiarity with advanced ventilator modalities such as HFOV and jet ventilation
• Experience providing coverage across multiple NICU sites and coordinating transfers/consults
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for working with MFM, subspecialists and NNPs
• Ability to supervise and mentor advanced practice providers and foster a collaborative environment
• Comfort with shift-based critical care and making timely, evidence-based decisions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Robust retirement options including 401(k) and employee stock purchase program for long-term planning
• Paid licensing support and assistance with credentialing
• Relocation assistance to help make your move smoother
• Access to a supportive, collegial team of six neonatologists and 24/7 NNP backup
• Strong subspecialty and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) support for excellent clinical collaboration
• Work-life balance with remote call flexibility and predictable monthly shift count
• Comprehensive family-focused benefits (FSA/HSA options, life and disability coverage)

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