Locum Neonatal Physician

Doctor of Medicine | Neonatal Location: Las Vegas, NV Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 60 Days Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Neonatal MD in Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109

We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens assignment in Nevada starting Dec 29, 2025. This opportunity features 12-hour day and night shifts with no weekends. The assignment involves supporting 24/7 neonatal nurse practitioner coverage, attending high-risk deliveries, rounding on well newborns, and assisting in a Level III NICU. Candidates must have pediatric board certification, an active Nevada license or IMLC eligibility, and at least one year of recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine.

Job Details

• Location: Nevada
• Start Date: Dec 29, 2025
• Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Schedule: 12-hour day and night shifts, exact days vary, no weekends needed

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend all high-risk deliveries
• Round on well-newborns
• Assist in NICU as needed
• Provide downtime coverage to 24-hour neonatal nurse practitioner in NICU for 2-4 hours in the afternoon

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Pediatrics required (no board eligibility accepted)
• Active NV license or IMLC Compact eligibility required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine required
• Must have been clinically active within the past year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Completion of Prescreen Questionnaire and CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained required

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team 

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