Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology
Hershey, PA
Medlivo
5x8 hrs, Days

🚨 Locum Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) / Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA) – Hershey, PA 🚨

📍 Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
🏥 Facility: Penn State Health – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Children's Hospital)
📅 Start: ASAP
📆 Assignment: Ongoing through December 31, 2026
❌ No Call
 

Position Overview

Penn State Health is seeking experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Neonatal Physician Assistants (PAs) to join its Level IV, 56-bed NICU, caring for high-acuity neonatal patients. Providers will collaborate closely with Neonatologists while independently managing the daily care of critically ill newborns.

Penn State prefers providers with an active Pennsylvania license; however, candidates who have already started the PA licensing process will also be considered if they possess the required neonatal experience and procedural skills.
 

Schedule

• Weekdays (Monday–Friday): 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Weekends: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 24-hour shifts available any day of the week
• Primary coverage includes nights and weekends
• Typically 2–3 APPs scheduled per shift

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill neonatal patients in a Level IV NICU
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and daily patient management
• Collaborate with Neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams
• Participate in ground and air neonatal transport
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures, including:
  • PICC line placement
  • UVC/UAC line placement
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Lumbar punctures
  • Neonatal intubations

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA)
• Extensive Level III/IV NICU experience
• Proficiency with all required neonatal procedures
• Experience with neonatal transport preferred
• BLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Cerner experience preferred

Facility Highlights

• Level IV NICU with 56 beds
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Collaborative physician and APP practice model
• Strong nursing support (20–22 RNs per shift)
• Long-term assignment with consistent scheduling

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: 60–120 days
• Active PA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing Pennsylvania licensure are encouraged to apply.

If you're an experienced Neonatal APP seeking a long-term, high-acuity NICU opportunity with one of Pennsylvania's leading academic medical centers, we'd love to connect. Please send your updated CV, certifications, and current licensure for immediate consideration.