Location: Charleston, WV

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: 24/7 in-house coverage, rotating shifts including nights and weekends (attendance at deliveries required)

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 expert clinical care in a Level-IV NICU, managing high-acuity newborns with confidence
• Participate in 24/7 in-house coverage and attend deliveries as required
• Collaborate closely with neonatal nurse practitioners and the multidisciplinary pediatric subspecialty team
• Oversee newborn nursery admissions and work across newborn and NICU services
• Serve as a teaching clinician for medical students and residents, contributing to medical education
• Coordinate consultative care with pediatric subspecialists to ensure comprehensive infant care
• Cover, as needed, nearby Level-II NICU services to support regional neonatal care

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and completion of an accredited Neonatology fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Eligible for or holding an active West Virginia medical license
• Ideal: 3+ years of experience in a busy Level-III/IV NICU (new graduates are also considered)
• Willingness and ability to provide 24/7 in-house coverage and attend deliveries
• Interest in teaching and the possibility of a Clinical Associate Professor appointment
• J-1 Visa candidates accepted; not accepting locum tenens candidates at this time

Education

• MD or DO with completed Neonatology fellowship (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
• Board certified/board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in Neonatology and Level-IV NICU management
• Strong newborn nursery and delivery attendance skills
• Experience working collaboratively with NNPs and multidisciplinary subspecialty teams
• Comfort in a teaching environment and mentoring learners (students/residents)
• Clinical judgment for high-acuity neonatal cases and consult coordination
• Flexibility to cover different levels of NICU care, including Level-II when needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Relocation assistance available to help you make the move smoothly
• Retirement savings plan to support your long-term goals
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance for peace of mind
• Pre-tax HSA and FSA options to help manage healthcare costs
• Employee stock purchase program and other employee-centered perks
• Identity protection and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support
• Opportunities for academic appointment and teaching with WVU School of Medicine

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