Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP; Neonatal in Medford

Nurse Practitioner | Neonatal Location: Medford, OR Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Locum Tenens

Medford, Oregon | Level III NICU | 9- or 12-Hour Shifts

Rhino Medical is seeking an experienced, Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Medford, Oregon. This assignment offers the opportunity to practice in an established Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) serving newborns and premature infants throughout Southern Oregon.

The position features a 25–30-bed NICU, a manageable average daily census, and a clinical focus on premature infants and routine-to-moderate complexity neonatal care. Providers should be comfortable performing essential neonatal procedures and managing patients across varying levels of acuity.

With 9- or 12-hour shifts, Epic EMR, and paid travel and expenses, this opportunity offers experienced NNPs a chance to provide specialized neonatal care in the scenic Rogue Valley.

Position Details

• Location: Medford, OR
• Position: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Specialty: Neonatology / Neonatal Intensive Care
• Practice Setting: Level III NICU
• NICU Capacity: 25–30 beds
• Annual NICU Admissions: Approximately 500
• Average Daily Census: 18.5 patients
• Shift Options: 9-hour or 12-hour shifts
• EMR: Epic
• Travel: Paid travel and assignment-related expenses
• Certification: Board Certified NNP required
• Assignment Dates: To be confirmed

NICU Patient Population

• Level II Acuity: Approximately 65%
• Level III Acuity: Approximately 35%
• Level IV Acuity: Fewer than 10% of patients, as reported by the client
• Primary Clinical Focus: Premature newborns and common neonatal conditions
• Procedural Expectations: Competency in routine neonatal procedures

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage premature and medically complex newborns in a Level III NICU
• Provide comprehensive neonatal care within the NNP scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on gestational age, clinical condition, and acuity
• Manage common complications of prematurity, including respiratory, nutritional, metabolic, and infectious concerns
• Perform routine neonatal procedures appropriate to clinical competency and facility protocols
• Evaluate changes in neonatal condition and initiate timely interventions
• Participate in neonatal stabilization and resuscitation when clinically indicated
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies
• Monitor treatment response and adjust care plans in collaboration with the neonatal care team
• Coordinate care with neonatologists, bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and other clinical specialists
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with parents and families regarding neonatal care and progress
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in Epic
• Support safe, evidence-based neonatal care and continuity throughout the NICU stay

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program
• Current national Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Active Oregon APRN licensure with appropriate NNP authorization, or eligibility to obtain required licensure
• Clinical experience managing premature and critically ill neonates
• Experience practicing in a Level III or comparable NICU setting
• Demonstrated competency in routine neonatal procedures
• Strong neonatal assessment, stabilization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to manage varying levels of neonatal acuity within established clinical protocols
• Proficiency with electronic…