Physician / Neonatology / Michigan / Locum tenens / Lucrative Neonatology Locums in

Lansing, MI Job Date Posted:

30 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 30, 2026

Recruiter:

WhiteCoat Locums Location:

Lansing, Michigan Salary:

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Contract Job Reference:

2993191110-2 Apply for this job now Job Description "Neonatology OpportunityLansing, MichiganA 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/hrNight call: $390/hrWeekend call: $2490

Callback:

$430/hr

Position DetailsSpecialty:

NeonatologyPractice Setting:

Level III NICU and Special Care NurseryCoverage 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 calledCoverage needs are variable due to staffing shortagesPatient PopulationNeonatal patientsNICU and Special Care Nursery populationFacility DetailsLevel I Trauma Center47 total beds:33 licensed NICU beds12 Special Care Nursery beds2 bassinetsOpen-bay NICU designAverage daily census: 31 patientsAverage admissions: 3 per dayClinical ResponsibilitiesAttend high-risk deliveries and cesarean sectionsProvide neonatal critical care managementVentilator management including:

BiPAPCPAPOscillator ventilationNitric Oxide (iNO)Required ProceduresChest tube insertionCentral line placementArterial line placementPA catheter insertionUmbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)PICC placementNeonatal resuscitation and emergency managementAdditional ResponsibilitiesPotential supervision of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)Documentation in Epic EMRSupport StaffNeonatal Nurse PractitionersNICU Nurse ManagerOperations ManagerPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapyDietitiansChild Life SpecialistsDedicated NICU nursing staffEMREpicRequirementsBoard Certified in NeonatologyNeonatology fellowship requiredActive Michigan medical license required at presentationNALS certification requiredSelf-Query NPDB dated within the current month required at presentationAdditional InformationEstimated credentialing timeframe: 120+ daysTravel reimbursement available for:

HotelFlightsMileage at IRS standard ratePlease provide availability and required presentation documents at the time of name clear."