A leading healthcare system in Neptune City, New Jersey is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their high-acuity Level III NICU team. This is a locum opportunity designed to provide flexible shift coverage across days, nights, and weekends.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Days, Nights or Weekends
- Schedule: 6 to 8 shift per month
- Hours: 7am to 5:30pm (Days); 4:30pm to 8:30am (Nights); or 12 to 24-hour shifts (weekends)
- On-Call: No
- Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( NICU )
Responsibilities:
- Managing the care of neonates in a Level III NICU setting
- Performing physical assessments and evaluations
- Collaborating with residents and attending physicians on care plans
- Documenting care accurately and timely in EMR
- Participating in night and weekend coverage as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience in a Level III or higher setting
- MSN and/or Physician Assistant Degree from an accredited program
- NJS licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Current DEA & CDS (NJ) registration
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program ( NRP ) certification
- Experience in managing high-volume NICU census
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Desired Skills:
- Prior experience with EPIC EMR
