Locum Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Nursing
Palm Health Resources is hiring experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Syracuse, NY!
Seeking ongoing weekend coverage for either 12 or 24 hour shifts! Paid Mal Practice, Housing, Rental Car or Mileage, Flight/Travel and MUCH MORE!
Practice Setting: NICU Level III
Dates of Coverage:
Would like to start someone around August or ASAP!
Shift: Seeking reliable weekend coverage for 12 and/or 24 hour shifts.
How Many Neonatologists in Your Group? 3
How Many Pediatricians in Your Group? only pediatricians are our current neonatologists
How Many Pediatric Mid-Levels in Your Group? 6 plus 1 per diem
Will Other Neonatologists Provide Coverage During Locums Coverage Dates?: no we have 3 full-time neonatologists
Will the Locums be Responsible for Supervising Other Health Care Providers? Yes, RNs in the NICU and other ancillary staff as needed, but no other NNPs
Describe Support Staff:
Neonatologist present during the day and on call available 24 hours otherwise
Number of Exam Rooms: 16 bed unit
Average Number of Admissions Per Day: 0-2 average per shift
Total Number of Beds: 16 bed NICU unit coverage with coverage for well baby problems only during night shift
NICU Level: Level III
Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Attend C-Sections? Yes
Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Cover the Level I (Well-Baby) Nursery? Yes
Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Transfer Neonates? No
Describe Referral/Transfer Protocol:
No transport requirement with this position. Regional center with Level IV NICU is only about 5 mins away and they manage all transports in the region.
Average Number of Patients Per Day: 8-9
Documentation System/EMR: EPIC
Neonatal Required Procedures:
Nursery Level III/NICU
Ventilation Management
Invasive (ETT)
Non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)
Chest Tube Insertion
Exchange Transfusions
UAC/UVC placement, LPs
Evaluation & Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues
Insertion of Central Line
Insertion of Arterial Line
Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps
Board Certified - Neonatology/experienced NICU PA - REQUIRED
Active NY License - REQUIRED
Must have experience and be comfortable managing patients independently - REQUIRED
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