Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: 24-hour shifts (exact start/end times not specified), approximately 10 shifts per month; shifts are out-of-house with home-call from off-site for flexibility

Hours per Week: 36

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 neonatal care across two Level III NICUs (Mercy Hospital OKC and Norman Regional)
• Manage advanced ventilator strategies including high frequency oscillatory ventilation and jet ventilators
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilize critically ill newborns with confidence
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including MFM and subspecialists to coordinate care
• Supervise and support neonatal nurse practitioners and other care team members
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical governance and faculty development
• Cover scheduled 24-hour clinical shifts (approximately 10 per month) and provide home-call backup as needed

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology (BC/BE)
• Active or eligible for medical licensure in Oklahoma (residency within the immediate local area is required)
• Comfort and experience (or fellowship training) with Level III NICU care, HFOV and jet ventilators
• Ability to work scheduled 24-hour shifts and provide collaborative team coverage across two NICUs
• No visa sponsorship available; US work authorization required
• New fellows and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Education

• MD or DO
• Completion of pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of neonatology and Level III NICU practices
• Hands-on experience or training with HFOV and jet ventilators
• Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization techniques
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor NNPs and trainees
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage that keeps you and your family healthy
• Life and disability insurance for peace of mind when you need it
• Flexible spending accounts and HSAs to help manage healthcare costs
• 401K retirement plan and employee stock purchase program to help you plan ahead
• Relocation assistance and licensure support to make your move easier
• Paid licensing fee coverage to reduce administrative hassle
• Supportive, collegial team of six neonatologists and 24/7 NNP backup so you never feel alone
• Opportunities for professional growth, education and mentorship — new fellows encouraged to apply
• Work-life balance focus with home-call flexibility

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