Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology Needed in Ohio

Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

  • ID: 222254A
  • Updated October 16th, 2026
Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Neonatology
Job Type Locum Tenens
State Ohio
Practice Setting Childrens Hospital
Start Date 3/1/2027

We are seeking a dedicated Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for an inpatient, 32-day assignment in OH. This role involves 8 shifts per month, working 12-hour nights (7pm-7am), providing crucial care in a 48-bed Level III NICU. Responsibilities include attending C-sections and deliveries, and managing critically ill premature and term neonates. Join our client's state-of-the-art facility supporting 7,000 deliveries annually.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Attend C-sections and deliveries
  • Care for critically ill premature and term neonates in a Level III NICU setting
  • Perform procedures including intubation, umbilical line placement, and thoracentesis
  • Preferred procedures include lumbar puncture and chest tube placement

Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
  • Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • EMR: Epic
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: No call requirements
  • Patients per day: 13-16 patients per day, without daily progress note responsibilities
  • LOA: 32 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 48-bed Level III NICU. Core staffing includes 3-4 APPs and 1-2 physicians during the day, and 2-3 APPs and 1 physician overnight. No fellows are present, and residents do not manage patient teams.

Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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