Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Locum Tenens Opportunity Central California
We are seeking experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners for a locum tenens opportunity supporting two partnered hospitals in Central California with Level III and Level IV NICU coverage.
This assignment offers a mix of day and night shift opportunities across both campuses and is ideal for providers comfortable working independently in high-acuity neonatal environments.
Position Details
- Specialty: Neonatology
- Position Type: Locum Tenens
- Start Date: August 2026
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Coverage Needed: Approximately 18 shifts per month across both facilities
- Multiple providers may be utilized for coverage flexibility
- Day and night shifts available
Schedule
- 16-hour night shifts at the Level IV NICU campus
- 12-hour day shifts at the Level III NICU campus
- Flexible scheduling structure with a combination of shifts available
Clinical Setting
- Level III and Level IV NICUs
- Neonatal patient population
- High-acuity neonatal care environment
- Epic EMR
Required Experience & Skills
- Active California NP license required
- NRP certification required
- DEA and California Furnishing License required
- Minimum of 2 years of neonatal experience preferred
- At least 1 year of recent high-acuity Level III NICU experience required
- Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred
Providers must be comfortable independently managing:
- Micro-preemies (
- Delivery room coverage and neonatal resuscitation
- Intubations
- Chest tube placement
- Needle decompression procedures
- Umbilical arterial and venous line placement
Additional Information
- Quick interview and offer process
- Credentialing timeframe approximately 60 days
- Travel, lodging, and rental car expenses covered
- Overtime available after daily and weekly thresholds
Please note: This opportunity is open to Nurse Practitioners only.
