Per Diem 1099 Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Per Diem Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (NNP or PA) in Bend, Oregon. The role involves providing per diem coverage in a Level III NICU, including neonatal care, resuscitation, and patient management.

This position offers a competitive 1099 contractor rate with flexible scheduling, ideal for experienced neonatal providers looking for independent work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Oregon NP or PA license (or ability to obtain).
• NCC, AANP, AANC, AMCB, or NCCPA certification as applicable.
• Minimum of two years of experience practicing in a Level III or higher NICU.

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of NICU patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Neonatal resuscitation

Critical care

Procedural skills

Experience with electronic medical records

Education

Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Job description

Position Title: Per Diem Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (NNP or PA) – Independent Contractor (1099)

Location: Bend, Oregon

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide per diem coverage in a Level III NICU as an independent contractor (1099). The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care, including delivery attendance, newborn resuscitation, NICU management, stabilization, and transport support for critically ill neonates.

Schedule

• Per diem coverage based on department needs
• Day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts available
• 12‑hour and 24‑hour shifts
• No formal call requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Attend high‑risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation
• Perform comprehensive assessments, admissions, and daily management of NICU patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary team
• Prescribe medications, respiratory therapies, and other treatments within scope of practice
• Perform procedures including:
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Umbilical venous and arterial catheter placement
  • PICC placement and management
  • Arterial line placement
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Chest tube insertion and thoracentesis
  • Urinary catheterization and other neonatal procedures
• Participate in neonatal transports as needed
• Communicate effectively with families and provide family‑centered care
• Complete timely and accurate medical documentation and billing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted Oregon NP or PA license (or ability to obtain)
• NCC, AANP, AANC, AMCB, or NCCPA certification as applicable
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS certification (ACLS if required by privileges)
• Minimum of two years of experience practicing in a Level III or higher NICU
• Strong neonatal resuscitation, critical care, and procedural skills
• Experience with electronic medical records

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal transport experience
• Experience with quality improvement, education, and clinical leadership activities
• NRP instructor or advanced neonatal education experience

Compensation

• Competitive per diem 1099 contractor rate
• Flexible scheduling based on availability and unit needs

Benefits

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced neonatal provider seeking flexible, independent‑contractor work in a collaborative, high‑acuity NICU environment.