Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization specializing in neonatal care in Tallahassee is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join their NICU team. This role involves providing care in a collaborative environment, supporting high-risk mothers and newborns. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and current APRN certification. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a vibrant community in Florida's state capital. A meaningful opportunity awaits to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable newborns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a NICU setting is highly preferred.
• Effective communication skills for working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in a busy Level III NICU.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and pediatric specialists.
• Participate in transport services for critically ill newborns.

Skills

Current APRN national specialty certification as an NNP

Compassionate care

Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Where Tiny Miracles Thrive: Join Our Neonatology Team in Tallahassee

For more than 30 years, Pediatrix® Medical Group has been a trusted leader in neonatal care at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. We are excited to welcome an experienced and compassionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our well‑established, collaborative team making a meaningful impact on families across North Florida and South Georgia.

🌟 Position Highlights

• Practice in a busy, 34-bed Level III NICU with an average daily census of 25 and 3,500 annual deliveries
• The region’s only Level III NICU, equipped to care for high‑risk mothers and premature or critically ill newborns
• Work within a robust, multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, NNPs, pediatric intensivists, and pediatric hospitalists
• Access to a wide network of pediatric subspecialists—including cardiology, endocrinology, radiology, neurology, and orthopedics
• Supportive, friendly environment with outstanding nursing staff and dedicated ancillary services, including: a PICC team and a full‑time Child Life Specialist
• Participate in transport services alongside skilled neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists
• Flexible schedule with a mix of 8‑hour and 24‑hour shifts

🏥 About Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

• A leading 772‑bed acute care hospital serving a 21‑county region across Florida and Georgia
• Home to the area’s primary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Delivers over 75% of all babies born in the region
• The only local hospital to earn the Baby‑Friendly Hospital designation—committed to family‑centered care
• Proud teaching institution with four affiliated residency programs

🌴 Why You’ll Love Tallahassee

Tallahassee offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, natural beauty, and vibrant community life:

• Florida’s state capital and home to major institutions like Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College
• Warm, sunny weather year‑round—with summers in the high 90s and mild winters in the 60s
• Endless outdoor recreation: parks, lakes, forests, and iconic natural spaces like Apalachicola National Forest, St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and Wakulla Springs
• Less than an hour from Gulf Coast beaches
• Affordable cost of living with diverse, culturally rich neighborhoods
• Thriving sports culture—including the legendary Florida State Seminoles
• A welcoming, community‑oriented city with abundant volunteer and civic engagement opportunities

✨ Make a Difference Where Your Work Truly Matters

Join a dedicated team that’s been caring for the region’s most vulnerable newborns for decades—while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in one of Florida’s most livable cities.

• Current APRN national specialty certification as an NNP
• Minimum of a master’s degree