Locum Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Job Title: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) — Locum Tenens

Job : 85533
Location: Southwestern Tennessee — Onsite

An independent physician network based in Southwestern Tennessee is seeking experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (Locum Tenens) to support coverage for a newly expanded 74-bed Level IV NICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN) within a nationally ranked children’s hospital in Tennessee. This is an onsite, temporary assignment supporting ongoing clinical operations and staffing needs.

Why this locum opportunity?

• Flexible, short- and long-term coverage options (based on facility need and provider availability)
• Opportunity to practice in a high-acuity Level IV NICU within a respected academic environment
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary neonatal team in a nationally recognized pediatric setting
• Southwestern Tennessee offers an appealing mix of affordability, community feel, and access to regional amenities

Note:

This is a locum tenens engagement. Benefits such as relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, and traditional employee benefits are not provided. Travel and lodging are available.

• Provide onsite neonatal advanced practice coverage with rotating 12- and 24-hour shifts in an academic setting alongside residents
• Deliver comprehensive patient management in collaboration with the care team, including:
  • patient assessment and diagnosis
  • treatment plan development
  • clinical and surgical procedures within scope
  • medication ordering and prescriptive management
  • documentation and care coordination
  • discharge planning

• Active Tennessee APRN license (or willingness to obtain)
• MSN degree or higher
• Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
• Tennessee Prescriptive Authority (or eligibility)
• Knowledge of OSHA and FDA regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• 2+ years NNP experience in a busy Level IV NICU
• Interest in working within an academic/teaching environment
• Experience managing patients from admission through discharge

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

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