Job Description
Join a leading medical facility in Lubbock, TX, as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist specializing in Neonatology. This locum tenens opportunity involves providing care in an inpatient setting with no night call required. You will work a one-week schedule each month, focusing on lower-acuity patients in a regular NICU unit.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: January 1, 2027
- Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, one week per month
- Patient Population: Pediatric (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Location: Lubbock, TX
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver anesthesia care and support to neonates in a NICU setting
- Perform routine procedures, including lumbar punctures, arterial line placements, and central line insertions
- Manage airways and conduct intubations
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care
Qualifications
- Active or IMLC license
- Board Certified
- Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP required
- Completion of recent procedural competencies (within the past 24 months) in lumbar punctures, arterial and central lines, chest tube insertion, and intubations
Working Hours
- Shift Times: 8-hour daytime shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Minimum Shifts Required: One week per month
Skills
- Proficient in neonatal procedural care and anesthesia administration
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
- Adaptable to a busy NICU environment with up to 35 patient encounters per shift
Embark on a meaningful opportunity in Lubbock, providing vital anesthetic care to neonates in a supportive environment.
