Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Level IV NICU – Baltimore, Maryland
Updated 3/06/26
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nurse Practitioner
NICU
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
PhD
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
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Job Description
A nationally recognized academic medical center in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to support a Level IV NICU within a high-acuity neonatal program.
This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative neonatology team managing complex neonatal cases in one of the most advanced NICU environments available. The role is ideal for experienced NNPs seeking exposure to high-acuity neonatal care within a well-supported multidisciplinary team.
Compensation is competitive and based on background, experience, and overall qualifications.
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Position Overview
• Level IV NICU (highest level neonatal care)
• High-acuity neonatal patient population
• Academic hospital environment with advanced resources
• Collaborative neonatology team
• EPIC electronic medical record
• Paper timesheets
• Travel accommodations available if needed
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Schedule
• Primarily night coverage
• Possible mix of days and nights depending on availability
• 12-hour shifts
• 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Minimum 6 shifts per month
• Weekend availability required
• No call responsibilities
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Clinical Responsibilities
• Manage neonatal patients within a Level IV NICU
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and treatment planning
• Participate in high-risk deliveries
• Provide neonatal stabilization and advanced procedures
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostics
• Document patient care in EPIC EMR
Procedures may include:
• Lumbar puncture
• Direct laryngoscopy and intubation
• Chest tube placement and removal
• Needle decompression and thoracentesis
• Umbilical arterial and venous catheter placement
• Arterial cannulation
• Suprapubic bladder tap
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Patient Volume
• Average 6–14 neonatal patients per day
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Minimum Qualifications
• Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license
• NNP specialty certification required
• Minimum 4 years of APP experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings
• Active and unrestricted DEA
• Current BLS certification
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Assignment Details
• Start: As soon as credentialing allows (temporary privileges available)
• Contract Length: Approximately 6 months with strong potential for extension
• Interview Process:
• 30-minute virtual interview with the clinical team
• Feedback typically within 24–48 hours
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Why Providers Are Interested in This Opportunity
• Work in a top-tier academic NICU environment
• Exposure to complex neonatal cases and advanced procedures
• Collaborative neonatology support team
• Flexible shift scheduling
• Travel accommodations available for qualified providers
• Opportunity to extend or continue on future assignments
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If interested, please apply with an updated CV to learn more about this opportunity and discuss additional details.
⸻
Job Description
A nationally recognized academic medical center in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to support a Level IV NICU within a high-acuity neonatal program.
This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative neonatology team managing complex neonatal cases in one of the most advanced NICU environments available. The role is ideal for experienced NNPs seeking exposure to high-acuity neonatal care within a well-supported multidisciplinary team.
Compensation is competitive and based on background, experience, and overall qualifications.
⸻
Position Overview
• Level IV NICU (highest level neonatal care)
• High-acuity neonatal patient population
• Academic hospital environment with advanced resources
• Collaborative neonatology team
• EPIC electronic medical record
• Paper timesheets
• Travel accommodations available if needed
⸻
Schedule
• Primarily night coverage
• Possible mix of days and nights depending on availability
• 12-hour shifts
• 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Minimum 6 shifts per month
• Weekend availability required
• No call responsibilities
⸻
Clinical Responsibilities
• Manage neonatal patients within a Level IV NICU
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and treatment planning
• Participate in high-risk deliveries
• Provide neonatal stabilization and advanced procedures
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostics
• Document patient care in EPIC EMR
Procedures may include:
• Lumbar puncture
• Direct laryngoscopy and intubation
• Chest tube placement and removal
• Needle decompression and thoracentesis
• Umbilical arterial and venous catheter placement
• Arterial cannulation
• Suprapubic bladder tap
⸻
Patient Volume
• Average 6–14 neonatal patients per day
⸻
Minimum Qualifications
• Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license
• NNP specialty certification required
• Minimum 4 years of APP experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings
• Active and unrestricted DEA
• Current BLS certification
⸻
Assignment Details
• Start: As soon as credentialing allows (temporary privileges available)
• Contract Length: Approximately 6 months with strong potential for extension
• Interview Process:
• 30-minute virtual interview with the clinical team
• Feedback typically within 24–48 hours
⸻
Why Providers Are Interested in This Opportunity
• Work in a top-tier academic NICU environment
• Exposure to complex neonatal cases and advanced procedures
• Collaborative neonatology support team
• Flexible shift scheduling
• Travel accommodations available for qualified providers
• Opportunity to extend or continue on future assignments
⸻
If interested, please apply with an updated CV to learn more about this opportunity and discuss additional details.
⸻
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service