Neonatology Nurse Practitioner – Night Coverage | California

Job description

This Neonatal Nurse Practitioner locum opportunity offers dedicated night coverage in a Level IV NICU setting in California. If you’re comfortable managing high-acuity neonates and performing advanced NICU procedures independently, this is a strong short-term assignment with consistent monthly coverage.

You’ll work 12-hour night shifts in an academic, high-level NICU environment caring for critically ill neonates, including extremely low birth weight infants and complex surgical cases. While ECMO management is not required, you must be credentialed and proficient in all other core NICU procedures.

Assignment Highlights

Level IV NICU

12-hour night shifts (5:30p–6:00a)

4–5 shifts per month

3-month contract

Academic/teaching hospital environment

Epic EMR

Clinical Scope

Neonatal resuscitation

Intubation and airway management

UAC/UVC line placement

PICC placement

Lumbar puncture

Needle thoracentesis

Exchange transfusions

Chest tube insertion