Locum Tenens Pediatrician — Inpatient/Newborn Nursery (Milton, FL)

Location: Milton, FL — Inpatient pediatric coverage (Locum Tenens)

Coverage periods: Nov 21–30, 2026 and Dec 21–31, 2026
Call schedule: 24‑hour in‑house call (7a–7a), beeper response within 30 minutes, 1:1 call ratio, <10% callbacks
Reason: Maternity/Paternity leave
Orientation: Required day prior to first shift (~3 hours)
Travel, lodging, and malpractice: Covered by agency/vendor

Clinical scope

• Population: Newborns and pediatric inpatients (Pediatric Level I)
• Typical volume: 6–7 admissions; daily newborn rounding (~2 hours/shift); 1–2 phone consults per shift
• Case mix: Inpatient pediatrics and newborn nursery
• EMR: Cerner
• Support: 2 RNs

Responsibilities

• Provide 24‑hour in‑house pediatric call coverage during assigned shifts
• Perform daily inpatient rounding on newborns and manage pediatric admissions
• Evaluate and manage consults and phone triage
• Document care in Cerner
• Cover assigned holiday periods as scheduled

Privileges and logistics

• Hospital privileges: Temporary privileges available; no prior hospital privileges required
• Credentialing: Temp privileges allow rapid start

Procedures & requirements

• Board certified in Pediatrics
• Active Florida medical license
• Current PALS certification
• Preferred: experience in inpatient pediatric rounding
• Procedures: Circumcision (specific type required); suturing of minor lacerations preferred

Contact/placement details available through agency. Job ID: N/A