Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | Amarillo, TX

Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | Amarillo, TX

35-Bed Level III NICU | 24-Hour In-House Shifts | Urgent Fall/Winter Coverage

Step into a high-impact per diem clinical engagement in the Texas Panhandle. A premier pediatric subspecialty medical group in Amarillo is seeking an experienced, board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for ongoing locum tenens coverage across prime fall and winter dates.

Designed for advanced practice providers seeking clinical depth within a supportive team structure, this position offers an ideal practice framework: 24-hour in-house shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM), dual NNP daytime coverage, robust pediatric subspecialty backing, and temporary licensure pathways for clean candidate files.

The Practice Experience

Join a close-knit, multidisciplinary neonatal care team providing comprehensive care across a high-volume 35-bed Level III NICU.

• Clinical Scope: Deliver comprehensive neonatal intensive care and high-risk delivery management:

  • Manage daily clinical rounds, acute evaluations, and ongoing care for a NICU population with an average daily census of 23–25 infants

  • Perform essential neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical line placements (UVC/UAC), and PICC line insertions

  • Attend high-risk delivery calls as assigned and direct acute neonatal stabilization

  • Collaborate daily with attending neonatologists, a second daytime NNP, pediatric hospitalists, and dedicated subspecialists (Pediatric Cardiology, Nephrology, Surgery, and Endocrinology)

  • Work alongside specialized NICU RNs, respiratory therapists, occupational/physical therapists, social workers, and lactation consultants

• Shift & Coverage Structure: 24-hour in-house shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM) supported by a second NNP during daytime hours.

• Priority Coverage Dates: Urgent shift coverage needed across October, November, and December (including major holiday dates).

• Licensing Support: Accelerated temporary licensing is available for candidates with a clean malpractice and regulatory history.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled NNP committed to quality-driven, evidence-based neonatal intensive care.

• Credentials & Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN); active APRN National Specialty Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1 year of post-graduation NNP experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU setting.

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Texas State APRN License (IMLC Compact NP licenses cannot be accepted due to facility credentialing parameters).

• Background Requirements: Clean malpractice and license history required. Must provide a Self-Query NPDB report pulled within 30 days of submission.

Elevate your career with a rewarding Per Diem NNP assignment in Amarillo, Texas. Connect with our senior executive search team today to review open shift dates and initiate your presentation!