Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment in Texas. The role involves working one week a month, Monday through Sunday, from 8am to 4pm. This inpatient opportunity focuses on managing lower-acuity patients within a regular NICU unit, performing essential procedures such as lumbar punctures, arterial and central line procedures, chest tube procedures, and airway management/intubation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform lumbar punctures
• Execute arterial and central line procedures
• Conduct chest tube procedures
• Manage airway and intubation procedures
• Care for lower-acuity patients within the regular Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Refer cardiovascular surgery cases for external intervention

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• EMR: Epic
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No call required
• Patients per day: Approximately 35
• LOA: 84 days
• Staffing Mix: 6 PAs/NPs in the department

Benefits

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