Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology Panama Ci

Location

Panama City, FL

Panama City offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with turquoise waters, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed family-friendly environment. This vibrant Gulf Coast community provides the perfect balance of professional opportunities and recreational activities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

This 282-bed acute care hospital serves as the region's primary pediatric provider and features the only Level

III NICU within a 50‑mile radius. The facility is recognized for excellence in patient safety and specialized care, offering comprehensive pediatric services including a pediatric ER, PICU, and delivery services with approximately 2,700 deliveries per year.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Neonatology

• Provide coverage for Level
  
  III NICU with 28 beds and average daily census of 19 patients
• Work 24‑hour in‑house shifts as part of an in‑house NNP model providing 24/7 coverage
• Collaborate with neonatologists who value NNP autonomy and clinical judgment
• Handle shared responsibilities including rounding, acute NICU care, delivery attendance, and procedures based on experience
• Work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment with strong physician support
• Access to full subspecialty support plus dedicated neonatal transport team
• Must maintain active Florida state license (IMLC not accepted due to credentialing timeline)
• Current APRN national specialty certification required
• Minimum master’s degree in nursing required
• Must have clean background with no exceptions
• Cannot accept providers who have not been clinically active for 1 year
• Credentialing timeframe is 30‑60 days
• Per diem position with immediate start availability
• Must complete prescreen questionnaire and provide self‑query NPDB

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.