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Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist – Inpatient Newborn Unit, Asheville, NC (24-week)

Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist in Asheville, NC — Board Certified pediatrician with an active North Carolina medical license and NC DEA registration needed for a 24-week inpatient newborn unit assignment. Weekly estimated pay: $6,150–$7,280.

Join a dedicated team as a locum tenens pediatric hospitalist in Asheville, North Carolina (zip 28801). Asheville offers scenic mountain views, a thriving arts scene, and a welcoming community—an excellent location for travel physician assignments and North Carolina hospitalist jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,150 - $7,280
• Location: Inpatient Newborn Unit, Asheville, NC (zip 28801) — Western North Carolina
• Employment Type: Locum tenens / travel physician (temporary assignment)
• Duration: 24 weeks (April 1, 2026 – September 16, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p)
• Patients per Shift (Census): 10–18
• Number of Positions: 3 locum tenens pediatric hospitalist openings
• Practice EMR: Cerner (experience with Cerner preferred)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Board Certified Physician in Pediatrics (Pediatrics board certification required)
• At least 1 year of experience as a pediatric hospitalist or similar inpatient pediatric role
• Active North Carolina medical license (NC license required prior to start)
• Active North Carolina DEA registration (proof required upon presentation)
• Comfortable with inpatient newborn care and hospitalist workflows; Cerner EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient care for newborns in the hospital newborn unit
• Conduct daily rounds, manage admissions and discharges, and complete consults
• Respond to phone calls and collaborate closely with RN staff and in-house neonatologists
• Work within a system supported by a Level 3 NICU; coordinate care with neonatology as needed
• No requirement to attend deliveries or perform circumcisions
• Newborn resuscitation not required; PALS/NRP certification not needed for this assignment
• Document clinical care accurately in Cerner and maintain timely charting for continuity of care

This locum tenens pediatric hospitalist role is ideal for physicians seeking temporary hospitalist work, travel physician opportunities, or North Carolina hospitalist jobs in a supportive inpatient newborn setting.

Ready to apply? Submit your CV, current North Carolina medical license, and NC DEA documentation to be considered. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Asheville, NC!

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.