Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology Needed in VA

Job Description

We are seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and features 24-hour in-house shifts supporting a NICU. The ideal candidate is clinically active and experienced within neonatology, ready to contribute to a high-acuity care environment.

Job Details

• Location: Virginia
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 60 days
• Provider Type Needed: Neonatology Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 24-hour, in-house shifts

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide advanced clinical care within a NICU
• Manage NICU and newborn average daily census of 20, with approximately 1,700 annual deliveries
• Oversee newborn admissions, with a 95 percent admit rate
• Administer advanced therapies including high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), inhaled nitric oxide, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Support pediatric surgical procedures (excluding cardiac surgery except PDA ligations; no ECMO)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain thorough documentation and adherence to all clinical protocols

Additional Information

• Current APRN national specialty certification required
• Active Virginia license required
• Minimum of a master's degree required
• At least six months of recent clinical experience in neonatology required
• Must have been clinically active within the past year
• Completion of prescreen questionnaire and CV in MM/YYYY format (with all gaps explained) required
• Required board certification: Neonatology

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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