Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Locum Neonatologist needed in Rockville, MD
Job description
🩺 Job Description: Neonatologist – PRN/Holiday Coverage
Specialty: Neonatology
Position Type: Locum Tenens (1099)
Location: Rockville, MD
Start Date: November 17, 2025
Contract Length: ~2 months, potential to extend
Coverage Type: Scheduled shifts, No call
Schedule & Shifts
PRN coverage – priority for the last 2 weeks of December
12-hour or 24-hour shifts available (day/night/weekend)
Need 20–30 shifts covered per month across two locations
Clinical Details
Setting: Level III NICU
Census: 22–24 patients | 3,500 deliveries annually
Coverage Model: 2 neonatologists on days, 1 at night
Procedures: Intubations, umbilical lines, resuscitation, NICU management
Technology: Nitric oxide, high-frequency ventilation
Some simple surgeries (e.g., hernia repair)
EMR: Cerner
Support & Team
Dedicated NICU team support
Two neonatologists present during daytime, one at night
Requirements
Board Certification: Neonatology (MD/DO)
State License: Maryland (required, IMLC not accepted)
Experience: Level III NICU within the last 3 years
Certifications: DEA, BLS, NRP
Credentialing: 60–90 days (3 references required for presentation)
- PRN Coverage
- No Call