Neonatology Physician

We are seeking an experienced Neonatologist for an ongoing locum opportunity in Belleville, New Jersey, with an ASAP start and coverage anticipated through January 2027. This position provides coverage for a Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU and well-baby nursery, including delivery attendance, neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and transfer support. Providers located in the tri-state area who can assist with urgent coverage needs are strongly preferred.
Assignment Details
Start Date: ASAP
Strong preference for tri-state-area providers who can assist with emergency coverage needs
Schedule
Coverage needed 7 days per week
12-hour shifts available
Day Shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
Schedule may include day, night, and 24-hour shifts
Weekday and weekend coverage
No call
Practice Setting
Level II Special Care Nursery / NICU
Well-baby nursery
Hospital-based Neonatology
Pediatric/neonatal patient population
Epic EMR
No telehealth
No trauma designation
Patient Volume
Approximately patients
Average well-baby nursery census: approximately 5
Approximately 5 deliveries per day
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Neonatology coverage for the Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU
Cover the well-baby nursery
Attend all Cesarean section deliveries
Attend high-risk vaginal deliveries
Attend additional deliveries when requested by OB
Perform neonatal resuscitation
Evaluate newborns with clinical concerns
Provide overnight newborn evaluations and rounds when working nights
Stabilize newborns requiring a higher level of care
Coordinate and assist with neonatal transfers when necessary
May accompany neonatal transport/pickup when required
Clinical Support
Neonatology support available by phone
L&D staff trained in neonatal resuscitation
Respiratory Therapist available in the hospital
Additional Neonatology backup located approximately 30 minutes away
Backup may be able to respond onsite for anticipated high-risk deliveries when adequate notice is provided
Transfer Coverage
Newborns requiring advanced care are transferred to a higher-level facility
Respiratory Therapy support available for emergencies
Neonatology backup available
Physician may participate in neonatal transport when necessary
Requirements
MD or DO
Neonatology experience required
Must be comfortable managing a

Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU
Must be comfortable performing neonatal resuscitation
Must be comfortable attending C-sections and high-risk deliveries
Must be capable of independently evaluating and stabilizing newborns requiring transfer to a higher level of care
Must be comfortable functioning with significant clinical independence
Ideal Candidate
An experienced Neonatologist comfortable providing independent coverage in a Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU and well-baby nursery, including neonatal resuscitation, high-risk delivery attendance, stabilization, and transfers. Physicians who live in New Jersey or the surrounding tri-state area and can provide flexible day, night, weekend, or urgent coverage are especially desirable.