Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Texas

Confidential; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified Neonatal-Perinatal NP for an inpatient, on-site assignment in Texas. Coverage features 24-hour shifts with a second NNP on the day shift, caring for a neonatal population with average census around 23-25.

The role requires on-site availability, ongoing assignments, and adherence to established clinical protocols to support pediatric outcomes. Call is a component of each shift.

Qualifications

• Board certification required
• Neonatal-perinatal medicine experience preferred
• On-site inpatient assignment in Texas

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal-perinatal care during 24-hour shifts
• Collaborate with a second NNP on day shifts to support operations

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD- -NP-TX
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility serves as the primary pediatric healthcare provider for the surrounding region, offering specialized inpatient services for children and their families. The hospital maintains 29 spacious, private inpatient rooms designed to support a comfortable care environment. Established clinical protocols and appropriate staffing models are in place to support quality neonatal patient outcomes throughout each coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Texas offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions, including arts and cultural experiences, outdoor recreation, and year-round activities. The state supports diverse entertainment options, natural landmarks, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and state park activities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide neonatal-perinatal medicine care through 24-hour shift coverage on an inpatient, on-site basis in Texas, with call required as a component of each assigned shift. The coverage model includes a second NNP on the day shift to support clinical operations. The average daily census is 23-25 neonatal patients. Board certification is required for this locum tenens assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Average daily census of 23-25
• Support Staff:Second NNP on day shift
• Patient Population:Peds
• Call Ratio/Schedule:24-hour shifts plus second NNP on day shift
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No
• Shift Times:24-hour shift; call required; second NNP on day shift
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification required

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details