Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) | 1 Week/Month | No Call | Texas Locums

A respected hospital in West Texas is seeking a Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to provide ongoing locum tenens coverage beginning January 2027. This opportunity offers a highly desirable daytime-only schedule, no night call responsibilities, and the opportunity to work within a well-established NICU team focused on delivering exceptional neonatal care.

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning January 2027
• One week of coverage per month
• Monday-Sunday schedule during assigned coverage week
• Day shifts only: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• No call responsibilities
• Inpatient neonatal care setting
• Epic EMR
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary NICU team
• Focus primarily on lower-acuity neonatal patients
• Consistent, predictable scheduling
• Travel and malpractice coverage available

Practice Environment

• 52-bed department
• Approximately 35 patients per shift
• Six APPs currently supporting the service line
• Level II Trauma Center
• Collaborative neonatal care team
• No admissions responsibilities
• No supervision of APPs required
• No teaching or resident supervision responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Daily neonatal rounding
• Evaluation and management of NICU patients
• Ongoing inpatient neonatal care
• Collaboration with neonatologists and multidisciplinary staff
• Documentation within Epic EMR
• Participation in quality patient care initiatives

Requirements

• Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Active Texas license or eligibility through IMLC
• Active DEA registration
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Current NRP certification
• Neonatal practice experience required

Required Procedural Experience

Candidates should be able to demonstrate recent competency and documentation within the past 24 months for:

• Lumbar punctures
• Arterial line placement
• Central line placement
• Chest tube placement
• Airway management and intubation

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent work-life balance with daytime-only hours
• No call, nights, or weekend call burden
• Long-term ongoing coverage need through 2028
• Consistent one-week-per-month commitment
• Work within a highly recognized pediatric healthcare environment
• Collaborative and provider-friendly practice setting
• Opportunity to build a recurring schedule with a stable clinical team
• Enjoy the affordability, family-friendly atmosphere, and growing medical community of Lubbock, Texas