Neonatal Nurse Practitioner; Per Diem

Overview

NNP Opportunity – Help Build a Brand-New NICU in Central Florida

Pediatrix® Medical Group is seeking an experienced,
Board-Certified NNP for per diem coverage to join our nationally recognized neonatology team at the brand-new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital
, opening summer 2026
.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape neonatal care from day one while enjoying the stability, resources, and reputation of Pediatrix—one of the nation’s leading physician groups dedicated to maternal and infant care.

About Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Set to open in summer 2026
, this state‑of‑the‑art facility represents one of Orlando Health’s largest investments in Polk County
, ensuring long‑term access to advanced, compassionate care for the community.

Hospital highlights include:

• 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
• 11 operating rooms plus four cardiac and interventional suites
• Robust labor and delivery services
  , including:
• 8 labor & delivery rooms
• 2 dedicated C‑section operating rooms
• 25+ postpartum rooms
• A 12‑bed Level II NICU
  , opening shortly after the hospital debut
• Additional specialty programs

The NICU & Practice Opportunity

This brand‑new Level II NICU is designed for growth and supported by an established regional network.

Practice highlights:

• Projected NICU average daily census of 5–6 by year‑end
• Newborn nursery ADC of 6–7
• ~2,000 annual deliveries
• Support from Pediatrix’s flagship Level IV NICU at Winnie Palmer Hospital (142 beds)
• A collaborative care model with Neonatologists, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs), and Pediatric Hospitalists
• On‑call response time: within 30 minutes

Neonatologist schedule:

• 10 shifts (24‑hour) per month

NNP staffing:

• Mix of shifts including both 12‑ and 24‑hour shifts
  , providing balanced coverage and continuity

• Current APRN national specialty certification
• Minimum of a master’s degree

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign‑on bonuses and relocation.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well‑being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs, as well as a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.