Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Texas

LocumTenens.com; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to cover a 24-hour inpatient shift rotation in Texas. The assignment includes on-site work with a second NNP on the day shift and an average census of 23–25 neonates. Board certification is required for this locum tenens position.

Experienced NP with neonatal/perinatal expertise and Texas licensure eligibility is preferred. On-site coverage, call responsibilities, and collaboration with the on-site team are essential aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Board-certified neonatal NP or equivalent.
• Active NP license in Texas or eligibility.
• Willingness to cover 24-hour on-site shifts and on-call duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal-perinatal care during 24-hour shift coverage.
• Collaborate with on-site pediatric team and support staff.
• Maintain accurate patient records and handoffs.

Skills

Neonatal care

Inpatient care

24-hour shifts

Education

Neonatal NP certification

Active NP license

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-222313-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