Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

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 / Schedule

Long-term, full-time coverage

7 on / 7 off schedule

12-hour shifts (days or nights)

Travel costs covered : flight, hotel, rental car

Job Details / Responsibilities

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

Required Skills & Procedures

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

Qualifications

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