Neonatal Locum Tenens Jobs

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal - $2,500 per day in Hickory, NC - 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

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal - $135 per hour in Marquette, MI - Position Overview  One of our Partners in Michigan is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for ongoing Level III NICU coverage. This opportunity offers a combination of daytime clinical responsibilities and overnight in-house NICU coverage within a collaborative neonatal team environment. Providers will care for critically ill neonates, perform advanced neonatal procedures, and manage a broad spectrum of neonatal diagnoses while working alongside experienced support staff and pediatric specialists. With recurring scheduling needs averaging 10–14 days per month and compensation of approximately $2,940 per 24-hour coverage day, this opportunity ranks among the stronger NNP locum assignments available nationally. Pay Ranking: Top 10–15% nationally among Neonatal Nurse Practitioner locum opportunities (2026). Assignment Highlights * Joint Commission Certified staffing partner * HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO * Ongoing assignment beginning August 2026 * Average 10–14 coverage days per month * Level III NICU * Inpatient only * 24-hour coverage model * 12-hour daytime clinical coverage * 12-hour overnight in-house NICU coverage * Approximately $2,940 earned per 24-hour coverage day * Average 10 patients per shift * Average 1 admission daily * Average 2 phone consults per 24-hour period * 21-bed NICU * Cerner EMR * Michigan license required at presentation * No temporary privileges available * Provider Pay Ranking: Top 10–15% nationally (2026)

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal - $125 per hour in Worcester, MA - Position Overview A Massachusetts hospital is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for ongoing NICU coverage. This opportunity offers long-term stability, ongoing scheduling needs, and the ability to work within a collaborative neonatal program. The provider will care for NICU patients in an inpatient setting and participate in overnight and weekend coverage schedules. The facility is seeking clinicians who can quickly integrate into the neonatal team and provide high-quality neonatal care from day one. Compensation Highlights * $125/hour * Ongoing assignment * Onsite coverage * Travel reimbursed * Temporary privileges available Pay Ranking: Top 15% of Northeast NICU NP opportunities Assignment Highlights * Ongoing assignment * NICU coverage * Inpatient setting * Weeknight onsite coverage * Full weekend onsite coverage * Cerner EMR * Temporary privileges available * Multiple providers may be accepted * Travel reimbursement available * Pay Ranking: Top 15% of Northeast NICU NP opportunities

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Neonatal - $250 per hour in Johnstown, PA - Position Overview  One of our Partners in Pennsylvania is seeking a Neonatologist for a Level III NICU locum tenens opportunity offering a combination of inpatient NICU care, outpatient neonatal follow-up clinic, and neonatal call coverage. This opportunity provides strong APP support, manageable census volumes, Epic EMR, and the ability to work within a well-established neonatal program serving a regional referral population. Providers seeking recurring monthly coverage and a collaborative neonatal practice environment will find an excellent opportunity. Assignment Highlights * Approximately one week of coverage per month * Level III NICU * 16-bed NICU (expandable to 20 beds) * Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities * High-risk delivery attendance * High-risk C-section attendance * Five in-house APPs providing 24/7 support * Epic EMR * Temporary privileges available * 30-day credentialing timeline * HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission-certified * HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO Job Responsibilities * Manage Level III NICU patients * Conduct daily NICU rounds * Participate in neonatal follow-up clinic * Attend high-risk deliveries * Attend high-risk C-sections * Provide neonatal consultations * Manage ventilated newborns * Manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions * Perform neonatal procedures as clinically indicated * Participate in 24/7 call coverage while assigned * Document care within Epic EMR Required Clinical Skills NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE * Level II Nursery * Level III NICU * Invasive Ventilation (ETT) * Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) * Nitric Oxide Therapy (iNO) * Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues PROCEDURES * Neonatal Intubation * Pediatric Intubation * Central Line Placement * Arterial Line Placement * UVC Placement * UAC Placement * Lumbar Puncture * Thoracentesis * Paracentesis * Chest Tube Placement * Exchange Transfusions * Circumcision ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE * X-ray Interpretation * EKG Interpretation * Conscious Sedation * Deep Sedation