Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (Locum Tenens)

Northern New Jersey Region

Level II Special Care Nursery & Delivery Room Coverage Urgent Need for 2 APPs

Are you an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) seeking a high-autonomy, hospital-based locum position in northern New Jersey? A premier regional medical center is urgently seeking two Advanced Practice Providers to manage their Level II Special Care Nursery and lead delivery room responses. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in an independent practice environment, offers exceptional schedule flexibility with zero on-call ties, and is comfortable acting as the primary pediatric responder in the building.

The Opportunity

Step into a critical, high-autonomy role where you will serve as the sole on-site pediatric provider, anchoring both the newborn nursery and the labor and delivery decks.

• Clinical Scope & Autonomy: You will practice independently with a physician available on backup call. Core responsibilities include:

  • Managing the daily clinical care and flowsheet rounds for the well-baby and Special Care Nursery.

  • Attending all Cesarean sections, high-risk vaginal deliveries, and any births specifically requested by the OB team.

  • Serving as the primary responder for neonatal resuscitations in the delivery room.

  • Note: On night shifts, cross-coverage involves evaluating infants if issues arise, routine charting, and checking in closely with the nursing staff.

• Emergency & Transport Logistics: You will work alongside hospital Respiratory Therapists. In the event an infant requires advanced intensive care, they will be transferred to a nearby partner Level III NICU facility. If a baby requires transfer, a Neonatologist or an APP will accompany the transport ambulance. Remote phone consults with a neonatology team are available 24/7.

• Patient Volume: Maintain a consistent, highly manageable daily workload. The nursery holds an average daily census of 5 infants, with an average of 5 deliveries per day. Total combined patient load is approximately 10 to 12 patients.

• Flexible Scheduling: The facility requires round-the-clock coverage, offering highly adaptable 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM 7:00 AM). Shifts can be arranged as a combination of days, nights, or unified 24-hour blocks spanning weekdays, weekends, and holidays. There are no post-shift on-call responsibilities.

• Technology: Fully integrated, streamlined charting using a centralized Epic EMR system.

Location Highlights

Situated in a historic northern New Jersey county, this area offers a peaceful, suburban community vibe while sitting directly adjacent to major transit corridors and just minutes outside of New York City.

• Cherry Blossom Destination: Known for its beautiful residential neighborhoods and immediate proximity to expansive regional parks that boast world-famous spring cherry blossom displays.

• Local Convenience: Enjoy a wide array of local international eateries, quiet parks, and excellent shopping centers right in the immediate area.

• Unbeatable Proximity: Located less than 15 miles from midtown Manhattan, giving you effortless access to world-class Broadway shows, shopping, and dining via quick regional transit networks.

Compensation & Shift Logistics

• Contract Structure: Fixed hourly compensation with robust, built-in daily and weekly overtime protections (overtime rates apply after 12 consecutive hours in a single shift).

• Assignment Timeline: Urgent, ASAP start date with an initial multi-month block and ongoing coverage options.

• Onboarding: Fully supported credentialing pathway managed directly through our agency's dedicated coordination team.

Candidate Requirements

Because you will be the sole pediatric provider on-site for the majority of your shift, candidates must possess strong clinical confidence and acute care capabilities:

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State Advanced Practice License (NP or PA).

• Certifications: Complete, expert proficiency in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) protocols is an absolute requirement.

• Clinical Readiness: Strict comfort operating independently in the delivery room, managing neonatal emergencies, and executing newborn resuscitations without immediate on-site physician present
  
  

If you are a skilled neonatal advanced practice clinician ready to anchor a Level II nursery and delivery service with an incredibly flexible schedule in northern New Jersey, we invite you to apply. This role is vital for ensuring immediate community infant safety apply today to connect with our recruitment team!