Locum | NP / PA | Neonatology - General | Belleville, NJ

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens)

Belleville, NJ

Flexible 12-Hour & 24-Hour Shifts | Level II Special Care Nursery Practice | Direct Solo Autonomy

Are you a Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or qualified Physician Assistant seeking a high-autonomy locum tenens contract in the New York tri-state area? A respected regional medical center in Essex County is seeking two skilled APPs for an immediate locum assignment running through December 31, 2026. Offering flexible 12-hour day/night or 24-hour shift options, solo newborn coverage, Epic EMR integration, and no call or floating requirements, this role is ideal for a seasoned neonatal provider.

The Opportunity

Step into a supportive Level II Special Care Nursery and Well-Baby setting, serving as the primary clinician for newborn care, delivery attendance, and stabilization.

• Clinical Scope: Lead specialized neonatal care across nursery and delivery services, including:

  • Covering the well-baby nursery and performing routine newborn clinical evaluations

  • Attending all Cesarean sections, high-risk deliveries, and requested vaginal births

  • Executing neonatal resuscitation and immediate newborn stabilization

  • Conducting overnight flowsheet rounds and collaborating directly with nursing staff

  • Coordinating transport logistics for infants requiring advanced care (accompanying transport teams when required; tertiary transfers routed to regional tertiary care centers)

  • Documenting patient care via Epic EMR

• The Schedule & Shift Structure: Flexible 12-hour and 24-hour shift scheduling available across weekdays and weekends.

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • 24-Hour Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM

  • Call & Floating: Zero call required. Zero floating required.

• Workload & Census: Manageable patient volume averaging 10 to 12 total patients, a nursery census of ~5 newborns, and ~5 deliveries per day.

• Clinical Support & Autonomy: High-autonomy practice environment where the APP operates independently as the primary onsite clinician. Onsite morning neonatologist rounding, 24/7 telephonic neonatologist backup, respiratory therapy support, and NRP-trained L&D staff are fully available.

Candidate Requirements

Local or tri-state-area candidates with prior locum or travel experience are strongly preferred.

• Degree & Board Status: Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) or qualified Physician Assistant with extensive neonatal experience; active Board Certification required.

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State License.

• Life Support & Clinical Skills: Expert proficiency in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) standards and independent newborn management.

• Technical Skills: Epic EMR proficiency preferred.

If you’re ready to step into a key neonatal role in northern New Jersey with flexible shift options and solo practice independence, let’s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!