Location: Long Beach, CA

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Full-time clinical coverage in a Regional Level IV NICU; typical hospital day shifts with possible night or rotating coverage (exact start/end times not specified)

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, compassionate care for critically ill neonates in a high-acuity Level IV NICU
• Collaborate closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetric Hospitalists, and pediatric subspecialists to coordinate complex care
• Lead and participate in maternal and neonatal transport efforts to ensure safe transfers
• Deliver specialized therapies including whole-body cooling and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) when clinically indicated
• Support family-centered care and provide palliative care conversations with empathy and clarity
• Engage in telemedicine to expand access and continuity of neonatal care
• Drive continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives to elevate clinical outcomes
• Contribute to academic programs—teach, mentor, and collaborate with residency and fellowship teams

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Neonatology
• Completed neonatology fellowship (providers currently in fellowship are not eligible)
• Experience working in a Regional Level IV NICU and comfort with high-volume, high-acuity care
• Proven experience or comfort with neonatal transport, whole-body cooling, iNO, palliative care, and telemedicine
• Demonstrated participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
• Academic or teaching experience preferred—engage with integrated residency and fellowship programs
• Must reside within the immediate local area (local residency required) and be authorized to work in the U.S. (visa candidates not accepted)
• Not accepting locums candidates

Education

• MD or DO degree
• Completed pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep knowledge of neonatal intensive care principles and advanced neonatal therapies
• Skill in neonatal transport logistics and safe patient transfer practices
• Comfort with telemedicine technology and remote clinical workflows
• Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams including pediatric subspecialties and maternal-fetal medicine
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and data-driven practice change
• Strong communication skills for family-centered care and academic teaching

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Access to Teladoc for convenient virtual care when life gets busy
• HSA & FSA options to help you manage healthcare expenses smartly
• 401K retirement savings plan with profit sharing to support your long-term goals
• Life insurance with supplemental options for added peace of mind
• Short-term and long-term disability plans so you’re covered when it matters
• Generous paid parental leave and bereavement leave to support life’s important moments
• Identity theft protection and an extensive employee perks program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources
• A collaborative, family-like team culture focused on professional growth and work that matters

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