Neonatal Nurse Practitioner; NNP) Locum Tenens – Oakland, CA | Level IV NICU

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Locum Tenens Job – Oakland, CA | Level IV NICU High-acuity Neonatal Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Oakland, California. Join a busy Level IV NICU and provide expert neonatal care to newborns and infants in a dynamic hospital setting. This locum tenens NNP assignment offers night coverage, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the East Bay.

• Position:
  Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Location:
  
  Oakland, CA 94609
• Healthcare Setting:
  Hospital-based Level IV NICU
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule:
  
  3 x 12-hour shifts per week; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,040 - $5,400
• EMR:
  Epic
• Patient Population:
  Neonates and infants from birth to 1 year of age

• 2-3 years of neonatal experience in Level III/IV NICU settings
• Current board certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Active California Nurse Practitioner license
• California DEA with Schedule II/II-N authorization
• BLS and NRP certifications from AHA
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification required; no exceptions
• Must complete CMS Medicare and Medicaid enrollment during credentialing
• COVID-19 vaccination with booster required; medical/religious exemptions only
• Ability to provide required onboarding documents promptly for privileging

• Provide high-quality neonatal care as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Take primary responsibility for the safe delivery of care for inpatient newborns and infants
• Support care in a 58-bed Level IV NICU caring for medically complex newborns
• Evaluate, manage, and monitor infants admitted with serious and life-threatening conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, APP colleagues, and support staff to coordinate treatment plans
• Maintain productivity expectations and perform patient care duties within scope
• Work with infants from birth to 1 year of age, with cross-coverage as needed within the unit

• Enjoy a rewarding California healthcare job in the vibrant East Bay
• Access to public transit, dining, culture, and an energetic city atmosphere
• Excellent opportunity for experienced NNPs seeking locum tenens neonatal nurse practitioner jobs

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