Location:Lubbock, TX
Lubbock is a vibrant West Texas city known for its friendly community, affordable cost of living, and rich culture, home to Texas Tech University and a thriving arts and music scene. The city offers wide-open spaces, a welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an excellent destination for locum providers looking for a rewarding experience.
Facility:This is a well-established children's hospital providing specialized pediatric and neonatal care to the West Texas region. The facility features a 52-bed NICU department with a focus on lower-acuity neonatal patients, offering a supportive clinical environment with strong provider resources and a structured credentialing process.
Opportunity:Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology
Job Details:- Locum Tenens opportunity covering 1 week per month beginning 1/1/2027
- Inpatient, hospital-based schedule Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM shifts
- 8-hour daytime rounding shifts focused on lower-acuity patients in the regular NICU unit
- 35 patient encounters per shift within a 52-bed department
- No night call required
- Minimum of 1 week per month with 8 guaranteed hours per day
- Must hold an active Texas license or IMLC
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required
- DEA required
- Required certifications: BLS, PALS, and NRP
- Estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days
- Current CV must be uploaded with bid
- NP Delineation of Privileges (DOP) required; documentation must reflect completion within the past 24 months of the following procedures:
- 5 lumbar punctures
- 5 arterial line procedures
- 5 central line procedures
- 5 chest tube procedures
- 5 airway management/intubation procedures
- CV surgery cases are referred out for intervention
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
