Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Sign-on bonus

Quality-based bonus incentives

Life insurance

Comprehensive health, dental andVISION

CME and board maintenance allowances

Retirement plan with employer matching

457B retirement savings plan

Educational allowance and licensure/m​

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding Level IV NICU. This expanding unit will add 14 inpatient rooms and a total of 46 beds. Shifts are rotating and require holiday commitments.

We offer a competitive salary with relocation allowance and a sign-on bonus, plus comprehensive benefits, CME allowances, and retirement plans. New grads are encouraged to apply and you will collaborate with pediatric neonatologists

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Neonatal NP experience preferred.
• Current unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification via National Certification Center.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage neonatal intensive care patients with team collaboration under neonatology supervision.
• Receive distressed neonates in delivery and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Conduct newborn exams and assess gestational age.
• Conduct parent interviews and collect family history.
• Collaborate with neonatologists on history, findings, and treatments.
• Order laboratory tests and procedures as needed.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for neonatal care.
• Review care items such as temperature stabilization, nutrition, and phototherapy.
• Participate in daily rounds in NICU.
• Rotating shifts, including holidays.

Skills

Neonatal NP experience

BLS & NRP certifications

ARNP licensed

Education

Unrestricted ARNP license to practice

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification (NC Neonatal CNCS)

Job description

Job Description

Offering recently increased compensation, relocation allowance and a sign-on bonus! The Nemours Neonatology team is looking for an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding NICU in Wilmington, Delaware. We will be expanding in 2026, adding 14 new inpatient rooms. With this expansion, the NICU will house 46 beds as a contiguous unit. Our shifts are all rotating and will require holiday commitments.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) at Nemours Children's provide the best start in life for babies born too early or with medical problems. Our NICUs are Level IV, which is the highest level of neonatal care.

Newborn medicine specialists, or neonatologists, take care of babies around-the-clock in this high-tech unit. Pediatric surgeons and experts in every specialty have direct access to the NICU.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and provides care for the patient requiring neonatal intensive care utilizing collaborative consultation with team members, under the direction and supervision (but not necessarily the direct attendance) of an attending neonatologist.


• Receives a distressed neonate in the Delivery Room and initiates appropriate intervention.


• Performs a complete newborn physical examination and assessment of gestational age, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings.


• Conducts parent interviews and takes family history.


• Collaborates with neonatologists concerning pertinent historical events, physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated on all admissions.


• Orders appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.


• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient.


• Reviews and provides general care items involved in neonatal care, such as temperature stabilization, hyperalimentation therapy, feeding management, and phototherapy.


• Participates in daily rounds in NICU.


• Rotating shifts required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary


• Extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage


• CME and board maintenance allowances


• Retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan


• Educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance


• Qualified new grads are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Neonatal NP experience preferred


• Current unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought


• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification via National Certification Center


• Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certification

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

About The Team

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.

In the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children's, Delaware is a Top 10 children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.

A Level I Children's Surgery Center and three-time Magnet-recognized organization, Nemours Children's continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.

Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.

Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington’s strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.