Neonatology Nurse Practitioner
Not Specified, NY, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Neonatology Nurse Practitioner
- NICU
- Level III NICU
The role is for a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner providing full-scope care in a Level III NICU, managing critically ill neonatal patients independently. The position involves 12-hour shifts on a 7 days on/7 days off schedule with advanced procedures like ventilation management and line insertions. Support is provided by neonatologists and NICU RNs in a 16-bed unit, with travel costs covered for this long-term locum opportunity in Upstate, NY.
ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced NP or PA to provide care at a hospital in Upstate, NY in their Level III NICU. This is a long-term locum opportunity offering a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts, supporting a collaborative neonatology team and working within a 16-bed NICU. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing patients independently and performing advanced neonatal procedures.
Dates / ScheduleLong-term, full-time coverage
7 on / 7 off schedule
12-hour shifts (days or nights)
Travel costs covered: flight, hotel, rental car
Level III NICU, 16-bed unit (average 8 9 patients/day)
Support from 3 neonatologists (daytime presence + 24/7 on-call) and NICU RNs
Average admissions: 0 2 per shift
C-section attendance required
Well-baby coverage required (night shift only)
No transport requirements regional Level IV NICU handles transfers (5 mins away)
EMR: EPIC
Ventilation management (invasive: ETT; non-invasive: BiPAP/CPAP)
Chest tube insertion
Exchange transfusions
UAC/UVC placement, LPs
Central and arterial line insertion
Diagnostic and therapeutic taps
Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
Board Certified Neonatology or experienced NICU PA (Required)
Active NY License (Required)
Proven ability to manage patients independently (Required)
Comfortable with full NICU scope of practice and required procedures




