Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Neonatology Physician Assistant (PA) – Level IV NICU | Hershey, PA
Updated 10/24/26
17033, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Neonatology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
PhD
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Neonatology Physician Assistants (PAs) for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This assignment supports a long-term permanent provider search in a Level IV, 56-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) caring for critically ill and high-acuity newborns.
Providers will work collaboratively with neonatologists while serving as the primary advanced practice providers responsible for the daily management of NICU patients. This position includes opportunities to participate in ground and air neonatal transport and requires advanced neonatal procedural skills.
Job Responsibilities
Perform daily patient management in collaboration with neonatologists.
Evaluate, admit, stabilize, and manage neonatal patients.
Perform neonatal procedures including:
PICC line placement
UVC/UAC insertion
Chest tube placement
Lumbar punctures
Neonatal intubations
Participate in neonatal ground and air transport services.
Round on assigned NICU patients.
Document patient care using Cerner EMR.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Maintain evidence-based neonatal care standards.
Qualifications
Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Active Pennsylvania license preferred (PA applicants currently in the licensing process will also be considered).
Current DEA registration (if applicable).
Neonatal resuscitation experience required.
Experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU strongly preferred.
Must be proficient in:
PICC placement
UVC/UAC placement
Chest tube insertion
Lumbar punctures
Neonatal intubation
Ability to participate in neonatal ground and air transport.
Cerner EMR experience preferred.
Working Hours
End Date: December 31, 2026
Coverage Type: No Call
Practice Setting: Inpatient Level IV NICU
Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patients per shift
NICU Capacity: 56 beds
Available Shifts
Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Weekends: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
24-hour shifts available any day of the week
Orientation Includes:
Three weekday orientation shifts
Two evening/night orientation shifts
Two weekend orientation shifts
Cerner EMR training
Ground and air transport training
Life Lion transport orientation
Skills
Neonatal resuscitation.
PICC, UVC, and UAC line placement.
Neonatal intubation.
Chest tube insertion.
Lumbar punctures.
Neonatal transport (ground and air).
Cerner EMR documentation.
Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and communication.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service