Advanced Practice-Neonatal Opening in Gastonia, NC

## Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Opening | Gastonia, NC Located in Gastonia, North Carolina Full-Time, Permanent ## Practice Overview * Full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Gastonia, North Carolina * Join a well-established neonatal team serving a Level III NICU in a growing regional healthcare system * Practice in a 16-bed, single-family suite Level III NICU with approximately 320 annual admissions, 1,900 annual deliveries, and an average daily census of 10 * Provide care in both the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the newborn nursery * Collaborate with a team of two Neonatologists and five to six experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners * NNPs provide approximately 20 hours of daily shift coverage, with Neonatologists providing in-house daytime coverage and nighttime backup call from home * Opportunity to support a growing health system with the addition of a second hospital and newborn services * Practice in an award-winning hospital recognized for excellence in maternal and neonatal care * Collaborative, family-centered environment with strong physician and nursing support ## Compensation & Recruitment Package * Competitive compensation based on experience * Sign-on bonus may be available * Relocation assistance may be available * Tuition reimbursement opportunities * Recruitment incentives may be available ## Job Qualifications * Master's degree or Doctorate in Nursing required * Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) required * FNP, PNP, and other NP certifications are not accepted * Minimum of 2 years of current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experience required (RN experience does not qualify) * North Carolina APRN license or eligibility * DEA registration required prior to start ## Benefits * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance * Life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 401(k) with employer match * Employee stock purchase program * Long-term care insurance * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Identity protection benefits * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Supplemental hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage ## Community Details Gastonia, North Carolina offers the perfect combination of suburban comfort and metropolitan convenience. Located just 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte and 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, residents enjoy easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and international travel while benefiting from a lower cost of living and family-friendly neighborhoods. The area also offers excellent schools, abundant parks, nearby Lake Wylie, hiking opportunities, and quick access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina's scenic outdoor attractions.