Lucrative Neonatology Locums in Lansing, MI

Neonatology Opportunity

Lansing, Michigan

A Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Board-Certified Neonatologist for ongoing locum coverage due to staffing shortages.

Compensation: Hourly: $310/hr, Orientation: $155/hr, Holiday: $465/hr, Night call: $390/hr, Weekend call: $2490, Callback: $430/hr.

Position Details

Specialty: Neonatology

Practice Setting: Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery

Coverage Period: July 1, 2026 – July 1, 2027

Schedule:

Day Shift: 10 hours

Night Shift: 14-hour home call

Call Ratio: 1:4

Response Time: Must arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes when called

Coverage needs are variable due to staffing shortages

Patient Population

Neonatal patients

NICU and Special Care Nursery population

Facility Details

Level I Trauma Center

47 total beds:

33 licensed NICU beds

12 Special Care Nursery beds

2 bassinets

Open-bay NICU design

Average daily census: 31 patients

Average admissions: 3 per day

Clinical Responsibilities

Attend high-risk deliveries and cesarean sections

Provide neonatal critical care management

Ventilator management including:

BiPAP

CPAP

Oscillator ventilation

Nitric Oxide (iNO)

Required Procedures

Chest tube insertion

Central line placement

Arterial line placement

PA catheter insertion

Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)

Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)

PICC placement

Neonatal resuscitation and emergency management

Additional Responsibilities

Potential supervision of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)

Documentation in Epic EMR

Support Staff

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners

NICU Nurse Manager

Operations Manager

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Dietitians

Child Life Specialists

Dedicated NICU nursing staff

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Board Certified in Neonatology

Neonatology fellowship required

Active Michigan medical license required at presentation

NALS certification required

Self-Query NPDB dated within the current month required at presentation

Additional Information

Estimated credentialing timeframe: 120+ days

Travel reimbursement available for:

Hotel

Flights

Mileage at IRS standard rate

Please provide availability and required presentation documents at the time of name clear.