Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

Employment Type: Locum tenens (travel nurse contract)

Start Date: November 17, 2025

Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with potential extensionShift: 12-hour rotating shifts, supporting 24/7 NICU coverageHours per Week: 36 Weekend Coverage: RequiredQualifications for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner JobsActive, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in VirginiaCurrent APRN national specialty certificationBoard Certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) Master s degree or higher in nursingMinimum 1 year of recent clinical experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (at least 6 months in a Level III NICU or similar acute care setting) Clinically active within the past 12 monthsNeonatal Nurse Practitioner ResponsibilitiesDeliver advanced neonatal care in a 40-bed Level III NICU, including HFOV, HFJV, nitric oxide therapy, and therapeutic hypothermiaCollaborate with neonatologists, pediatric surgeons, and cardiologists to provide comprehensive clinical supportParticipate in building and shaping the new NNP program, contributing to a culture of innovation and clinical excellenceProvide family-centered care in a single-family room NICU modelMaintain accurate and timely documentation of patient careSupport quality improvement initiatives and best practices in neonatal medicine