Physician - Neonatology - Neonatologist - Neonatology

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.