Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Central California

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Central California

We are seeking experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners for a locum tenens opportunity supporting two partnered hospitals in Central California with Level III and Level IV NICU coverage.

This assignment offers a mix of day and night shift opportunities across both campuses and is ideal for providers comfortable working independently in high-acuity neonatal environments.

Position Details

• Specialty: Neonatology
• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: August 2026
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Coverage Needed: Approximately 18 shifts per month across both facilities
• Multiple providers may be utilized for coverage flexibility
• Day and night shifts available

Schedule

• 16-hour night shifts at the Level IV NICU campus
• 12-hour day shifts at the Level III NICU campus
• Flexible scheduling structure with a combination of shifts available

Clinical Setting

• Level III and Level IV NICUs
• Neonatal patient population
• High-acuity neonatal care environment
• Epic EMR

Required Experience & Skills

• Active California NP license required
• NRP certification required
• DEA and California Furnishing License required
• Minimum of 2 years of neonatal experience preferred
• At least 1 year of recent high-acuity Level III NICU experience required
• Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred

Providers must be comfortable independently managing:

• Micro-preemies (<28 weeks gestation)
• Delivery room coverage and neonatal resuscitation
• Intubations
• Chest tube placement
• Needle decompression procedures
• Umbilical arterial and venous line placement

Additional Information

• Quick interview and offer process
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 60 days
• Travel, lodging, and rental car expenses covered
• Overtime available after daily and weekly thresholds

Please note: This opportunity is open to Nurse Practitioners only.