NP/PA – NICU Opportunity in Upstate, NY | 7 on, 7 off

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced NP or PA to provide care at a hospital in Upstate, NY in their Level III NICU. This is a long-term locum opportunity offering a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts, supporting a collaborative neonatology team and working within a 16-bed NICU. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing patients independently and performing advanced neonatal procedures.

Dates / Schedule

• Long-term, full-time coverage

• 7 on / 7 off schedule

• 12-hour shifts (days or nights)

• Travel costs covered: flight, hotel, rental car

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Level III NICU, 16-bed unit (average 8–9 patients/day)

• Support from 3 neonatologists (daytime presence + 24/7 on-call) and NICU RNs

• Average admissions: 0–2 per shift

• C-section attendance required

• Well-baby coverage required (night shift only)

• No transport requirements – regional Level IV NICU handles transfers (5 mins away)

• EMR: EPIC

Required Skills & Procedures

• Ventilation management (invasive: ETT; non-invasive: BiPAP/CPAP)

• Chest tube insertion

• Exchange transfusions

• UAC/UVC placement, LPs

• Central and arterial line insertion

• Diagnostic and therapeutic taps

• Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues

Qualifications

• Board Certified – Neonatology or experienced NICU PA (Required)

• Active NY License (Required)

• Proven ability to manage patients independently (Required)

• Comfortable with full NICU scope of practice and required procedures