Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

CME allowances

Retirement plan with employer matching

Educational allowance and licensure/mA

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join an expanding Level IV NICU. The role involves rotating shifts, newborn assessments, and close collaboration with the neonatology team.

The NICU will expand in 2026, adding 14 new inpatient rooms and 46 beds. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus to attract qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Neonatal NP experience preferred.
• Current unrestricted ARNP license to practice in applicable state(s).
• American Heart Association BLS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manages neonatal ICU patients with team collaboration under neonatology supervision.
• Receives distressed neonates and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Performs newborn exam and gestational age assessment.
• Conducts parent interviews and collects family history.
• Collaborates with neonatologists on admissions and care plans.
• Orders labs and procedures as needed.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic neonatal procedures.
• Oversees temperature stabilization, nutrition, phototherapy.
• Participates in daily NICU rounds.
• Rotating shifts required.

Skills

Neonatal clinical care

Patient assessment

Collaboration with neonatology team

Education

Master's degree

ARPN license

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

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

• 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
• Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certification

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.

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 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.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 15448
• Job Category Other Medical Providers
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 06:25 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On-site)