Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology Needed in Ohio

We are seeking a skilled Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment in Ohio. The schedule requires a minimum of 6 shifts per month, with both day and night combinations available. This role involves comprehensive neonatal care for critically ill premature and term neonates within a NICU, including advanced respiratory support and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide 12-hour day and night coverage
• Independently care for 24-30 patients on night shifts
• Cover the C4B NICU and C4C NICU
• Care for critically ill premature and term neonates
• Deliver comprehensive neonatal services including ECMO, neonatal surgery, therapeutic hypothermia, and advanced respiratory support
• Collaborate with board-certified neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, neonatal fellows, residents, and experienced NICU nursing staff
• Perform intubation
• Execute UA/UV placement
• Manage ventilator (conventional and high frequency oscillation)
• Conduct arterial and venous blood drawing
• Perform urine catheterization
• Execute lumbar puncture
• Conduct needle aspiration
• Perform chest tube placement

Additional Information

• Required Certifications: Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: Days approximately 12 per APP, nights 24-30 per APP
• LOA: 30 Days
• Staffing Mix: 8-9 APPs per day and 3-4 APPs at night; neonatologists in house 24/7, usually 1 fellow as well; Comprehensive Center for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Fetal Center; full subspecialist backup.

Benefits

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