Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Michigan (ORD-216033-NP-MI)

NPHire; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NPHire in Michigan seeks a Neonatology physician to provide inpatient neonatal-perinatal care across day, night, and 24-hour shifts in a 222-bed facility with Level III NICU and Level II Trauma designation. The role requires board certification in Neonatology and NRP certification, with on-site coverage and collaboration with RNs and office staff.

Responsibilities include 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.
• Experience in inpatient neonatal-perinatal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal-perinatal care across day, night, and 24-hour shifts on-site.
• Perform procedures including intubation, chest tube placement, central lines, paracentesis, spinal taps, and exchange transfusion.

Skills

Neonatal care

Critical care

Ventilator management

Education

Board certification in Neonatology

NRP certification

Job description

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.

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 visiting clinicians access to a variety of regional attractions, including outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing, fishing, and camping, as well as cultural and historical destinations across the state. Year‑round activities are available throughout the region, providing options for exploration during time away from assignment.

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
• 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
• Certifications Required: Board certification in Neonatology; NRP certification