Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology - $80-105 per hour

Weatherby Healthcare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Paid malpractice insurance

Housing and transportation coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

24/7 support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with Neonatology expertise for a locum tenens assignment in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The position involves 24‑hour shifts with coverage of a Level 2 NICU and potential escalation to Level 3 duties as needed, including deliveries and C‑sections.

The role offers malpractice coverage, health and retirement benefits, housing and transportation support, and access to Weatherby’s 24/7 consultant team while you cover up to 13 weeks of assignments.

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Neonatology for a locum tenens job in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neonatology
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

• 24hr shifts -- multiple shifts in a row per trip
• Light clinical load -- approx. 3 deliveries per 24hr shift
• Newborn nursery with 4 - 5 ADC; Level 2 NICU up to 7 beds
• Solo in-house coverage
• New Level 2 NICU opening
• Deliveries required -- attends all deliveries and C‑sections
• May flex to cover a Level 3 NICU
• 1 - 2 trips per month; 3 - 7 shifts per trip
• Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice insurance
• 24‑hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
• Covered transportation and housing expenses

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all‑inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay.

Weatherby Healthcare Job ID #3379186. Posted job title: Locums NP - Neonatology Opportunity in Pennsylvania

About Weatherby Healthcare

Weatherby Healthcare is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing companies, which leads the locum tenens industry in size and quality. Since 1995, we’ve leveraged our nationwide network to connect locums professionals with the best jobs. Our team supports nearly 100 specialties for physicians, PAs, and NPs. These experts simplify the locums process from start to finish, backing you up with award‑winning 24/7 support.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Medical benefits