Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Job Description
Join a high-acuity Level IV neonatal intensive care unit in a tertiary hospital where Advanced Practice Providers lead daily care for critically ill newborns. You’ll work closely with neonatologists, perform essential procedures, and cover a rotating schedule focused on nights and weekends. Flexible 24-hour blocks are also available for those who can commit to six shifts per month.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Rotating shifts – day, evening/night, weekends, and optional 24-hour blocks (approximately 6 shifts/month)
• Patient Population: Neonates (all acuity levels)
• Location: Hershey, PA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily medical management of NICU patients as the primary provider on shift.
• Perform and document procedures including PICC, UVC/UAC lines, chest tube placement, lumbar puncture, and intubation.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and other multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Manage ~10 patient encounters per shift using the Cerner EMR system.
• Participate in ground and air transport of neonates after completing required transport training.
• Complete orientation, online EMR training (≈4 h 45 min), and transport certification prior to first shift.

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (PA preferred; candidates in the PA application process will be considered).
• Board certification or eligibility in neonatology or a related specialty.
• Current BLS and PALS certifications; other certifications as required by the facility.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Level IV NICU or comparable high-acuity neonatal setting.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and 24-hour blocks; capacity to block time for at least six shifts per month.
• Acceptance of IMLC credentialing; anticipated credentialing timeframe 60–120 days.

Working Hours

• Weekdays (Mon–Fri): Day shift 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Evening/Night shift 4 p.m.–8 a.m.
• Weekends (Sat–Sun): Day shift 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Evening/Night shift 7 p.m.–7 a.m.
• 24-Hour Shifts: Available on any day, subject to schedule needs.
• Expect to work roughly six shifts per month, with the ability to block dates as indicated in the schedule matrix.

Skills

• Proficient in neonatal procedural skills: PICC, umbilical catheter placement, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and intubation.
• Strong EMR (Cerner) documentation abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to participate in neonatal transport (ground and air) after completing training.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple patients and shift requirements efficiently.