Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inMichigan

LocumTenens.com; Sanford (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Neonatology-certified NP to provide inpatient neonatal-perinatal care in a Michigan Level III NICU on day, night and 24-hour shifts. The assignment requires board certification in Neonatology and NRP certification, with a patient load around high-acuity neonates and on-site support staff.

Expect procedures such as intubation, chest tube placement, central lines, paracentesis, spinal taps, and exchange transfusion.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Neonatology is required.
• NRP certification is required.
• Neonatal-perinatal medicine experience preferred.
• Available for day, night and 24-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal-perinatal care on-site across day, night and 24-hour shifts.
• Perform procedures including intubation, chest tube, central lines, paracentesis, spinal taps and exchange transfusion.
• Collaborate with NICU team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Neonatal care

Inpatient care

Education

Board certification in Neonatology

NRP certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-216033-NP-MI
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: August - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; 24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 222-bed facility operates a Level III NICU and carries a Level II Trauma designation, supporting a broad range of critically ill neonatal patients requiring advanced intensive care services. The institution maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate staffing models to ensure quality patient outcomes across assigned service areas. The facility is structured to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during day, night, and 24-hour shift coverage.

About the Facility Location

Michigan offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and winter sports such as snowmobiling. Notable destinations include Presque Isle Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, providing access to trails and Great Lakes shoreline. Family-oriented attractions such as Fort Michilimackinac, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, and the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum are available throughout the state, alongside cultural institutions such as Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Clinicians may also explore landmarks such as the Soo Locks, Mackinac Island, and the Detroit RiverWalk, with opportunities for paddling, sailing, and tours of historic sites.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide neonatal-perinatal medicine care through day, night, and 24-hour shift coverage on an inpatient, on-site basis, with day shifts running from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Required procedures include intubation, chest tube placement, placement of central lines, paracentesis, spinal taps, and exchange transfusion. Board certification in Neonatology and NRP certification are required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 10 ppd
• Support Staff: RNs, Office Staff
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Varies
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Day shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Night shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM; 24-hour shifts available
• Procedures Required: Intubation; chest tube placement; central lines; paracentesis; spinal taps; exchange transfusion
• CertificationsRequired: Board certification in Neonatology required; NRP certification required