Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal - $2,500 per day in Hickory, NC
HPA Healthcare
Hickory, NCEstimated Pay
Start: ASAP
Description
Nurse Practitioner | Neonatal Location: Hickory, NC Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: $2,500 per day Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
Position Overview (
A respected North Carolina hospital is seeking experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in a Level II NICU.
This assignment consists of 24-hour in-house restricted call shifts with no callback responsibilities. Providers remain on-site throughout the shift while caring for assigned neonatal patients within a collaborative inpatient practice.
The NICU maintains a low daily census and offers an excellent work-life balance while providing meaningful neonatal care.
Provider Compensation: $2,500 per 24-hour in-house shift
Provider Pay Ranking: Top 10% of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner locum opportunities nationally (2026 market data).
Assignment Highlights- July 31, 2026 start
- Ongoing assignment
- Two NNPs needed
- Level II NICU
- 24-hour in-house restricted call
- No callback responsibilities
- Cerner EMR
- Temporary privileges available
- Light patient census
- Admissions required
- North Carolina licensed providers only
- Top 10% compensation nationally
HPA Healthcare's Benefits
General
- 3 Words to Describe your Competitive Advantage: "Patients First Always"
- Flexible Work Schedules
Insurance Benefits
- Malpractice Coverage
Financial Benefits
- Licensing Reimbursement
Housing/Travel Benefits
- Housing Provided or Stipend
- Rental Car or Stipend