Locum- NP Neonatal

Job

Location:

Indiana, USA

Locumly is seeking a skilled and experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for a flexible locum tenens opportunity in the Northwestern Indiana region. Practicing within an integrated maternal and newborn health service, this role provides comprehensive clinical coverage ranging from routine nursery care to Level III NICU stabilization. It is an ideal assignment for a qualified practitioner seeking regular monthly shifts with manageable patient volumes.

• Provide clinical management across multiple newborn care levels, including Level I routine nursery, Level II intermediate care, and Level III NICU environments.
• Perform newborn assessments, pediatric floor care, and evaluations for low- and high-risk neonates.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections to lead neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Perform emergency department neonatal consultations in collaboration with on-site pediatric specialists.
• Manage patient stabilization and coordinate inter-facility transfers when higher-level intervention is required.
• Collaborate closely with attending neonatologists and pediatric hospitalists to maintain high standards of patient care.

• Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
• Active state licensure in Indiana and Illinois (or willingness to obtain through credentialing).
• Active BLS and NRP certifications.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency in high-risk delivery attendance, neonatal stabilization, and Level III NICU care.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to team-based care.

• Practice Setting:
  Inpatient hospital maternal and neonatal care units.
• Volume:
  Low-to-moderate daily patient volumes across all care levels, offering a balanced clinical pace.
• Shift Structure: 24-hour shift schedule (9:00 AM to 9:00 AM).
• Coverage Need:
  Approximately 7 to 10 shifts per month needed on an ongoing basis (single 24-hour shift rotations).

• Travel and lodging accommodations–including airfare, hotel options, and rental car or mileage reimbursement–are provided for qualified candidates.