Nurse Practitioner Neonatology
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Healthcare
Location
Hershey, PA
FacilityThis prestigious academic medical center and children’s hospital is a nationally recognized institution offering cutting‑edge pediatric care. The facility houses a LevelIV, 56‑bed NICU with very high acuity, supported by a highly collaborative team of medical professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional neonatal care.
Opportunity:Nurse Practitioner – Neonatology Job Details
- Locum Tenens opportunity in a LevelIV, 56‑bed NICU with very high acuity patient population
- APPs work in collaboration with MDs, overseeing the daily care of neonatal patients as a primary provider
- Night and weekend shifts required; weekday evening/night shifts run 4p‑8a (Monday‑Friday)
- Weekend evening/night shifts run 7p‑7a (Saturday‑Sunday); 24‑hour shifts can also be accommodated any day of the week
- During evenings, nights, and weekends, 2‑3 APPs may be on shift simultaneously
Orientation consists of 3 full weekday shifts, 2 evening/night shifts, and 2 weekend shifts, including setup of picture , Cerner access, and scrub‑machine access. During orientation, providers will be paired with a facility APP to shadow and orient with. Ground and air transport capabilities required; transport orientation includes two 1‑hour online training courses to be completed before the first day and a 45‑minute in‑person training at the Life Lion hangar.
A 4‑hour and 45‑minute online EMR training must be completed prior to the first day.
- Required procedural skills include: PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, and intubations
- Up to 10 patient encounters per shift
- Pennsylvania license required; IMLC accepted;
Penn State prefers candidates with an active PA license but will consider candidates who have begun the PA licensure application process with the right skill set - BLS and PALS certifications required
- Board certification required; estimated credentialing timeframe is 60‑120 days
- Nearest airport is Harrisburg International
- Overtime requires approval from Practice Administration
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
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