Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal in Towson, MD

Nurse Practitioner | Neonatal
Location: Towson, MD
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Neonatology Nurse Practitioner - Locum Tenens - Towson, MD

Position Overview


Seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Towson, Maryland, beginning November 2, 2026.


The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including neonatal assessments, inpatient rounding, high-risk delivery attendance, emergency resuscitation, and advanced neonatal procedures.


The assignment offers flexible 12-hour and 24-hour shifts, including daytime, nighttime, weekend, and holiday coverage. The provider will collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, and other NICU team members to provide high-quality care to critically ill newborns.


The role requires the ability to practice independently during assigned shifts while maintaining communication with the attending neonatologist and other available clinical support staff.

Assignment Details

• Location: Towson, MD
• Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Specialty: Neonatology / Neonatal Intensive Care
• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage Schedule: Full-Time
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment End Date: Not Specified
• Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Level III NICU
• Patient Population: Neonates / Newborn Infants
• EMR System: Epic
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 Days

• Shift Options: 12-Hour or 24-Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Coverage Availability: Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
• Current Coverage Need: Approximately 3 Shifts Per Week
• Estimated Monthly Shifts: 12
• 24-Hour Coverage: Available
• Separate On-Call Responsibilities: None Listed
• Overnight Rest Accommodations: Call Room Available During 24-Hour Shifts, Subject to Patient Care Needs

• Patient Population: Neonates and Newborn Infants
• NICU Level: Level III
• NICU Capacity: 18 Beds Planned
• Average Daily Census: Approximately 10-12 Patients
• Patient Mix: 100% Pediatric / Neonatal
• Primary Cases: Medical Neonatal Conditions
• Complex Cases: Transferred to a Level IV NICU When Necessary
• High-Risk Deliveries: Attendance Required
• Infant Emergency Codes: Response Required Throughout the Hospital

• Provide Comprehensive Neonatal Care in a Level III NICU
• Perform Neonatal Assessments and Clinical Evaluations
• Evaluate and Manage Critically Ill Newborns
• Conduct Daily NICU Rounds With Attending Physicians and the NICU Team
• Attend High-Risk Deliveries
• Perform Neonatal Resuscitation and Emergency Stabilization
• Respond to Infant Emergency Codes Throughout the Hospital
• Evaluate Newborns in the Nursery and Pediatric Areas When Needed
• Perform Neonatal Intubations
• Place Umbilical Arterial and Venous Catheters
• Perform PICC Line Placement
• Perform Lumbar Punctures
• Manage Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation
• Manage High-Frequency Ventilation
• Perform Vascular Access Procedures
• Collaborate With Neonatologists and Pediatricians on Complex Patient Cases
• Coordinate Transfers to Higher-Level Neonatal Care When Necessary
• Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation in Epic

• Neonatal Intensive Care
• Neonatal Assessment and Stabilization
• High-Risk Delivery Attendance
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Neonatal Intubation
• Umbilical Arterial Catheter Placement
• Umbilical Venous Catheter Placement
• PICC Line Placement
• Lumbar Puncture
• Neonatal Ventilation Management
• High-Frequency Ventilation
• Vascular Access
• Infant Emergency Code Response
• Critical Neonatal Patient Management

• Chest Tube Placement: Preferred; Performed With Attending Physician Support
• CAPA: Listed in the Assignment; Specific Procedural Meaning Should Be Confirmed

• NICU Level: III
• Planned NICU Beds: 18
• Average Daily Census: 10-12 Patients
• EMR: Epic
• Typical APP Staffing: 1 APP Per Shift
• Additional APP Staffing: May Be Requested for Higher Census or Acuity
• High-Acuity Staffing Consideration: More Than 10 Patients or More Than 8 Ventilated Patients
• Respiratory Therapy: Available Onsite 24/7
• Neonatologist Onsite Hours: Approximately 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Neonatologist Availability: Available to Return When Needed
• Typical Neonatologist Response Time: Less Than 30 Minutes
• Additional Emergency Support: In-House Pediatrician When Available

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Neonatologist Support
• In-House Pediatrician Support
• NICU Nursing Team
• Respiratory Therapy Available 24/7
• Additional APP Coverage Based on Census and Acuity
• Labor and Delivery Collaboration
• Newborn Nursery and Pediatric Services
• Epic Electronic Medical Record System

• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner License - Required at Application
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology / Neonatal Intensive Care - Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - Required
• DEA Registration - Required
• Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) - Required
• Experience Providing Care in a Level III NICU
• Proficiency in Neonatal Intubation
• Proficiency in Umbilical Arterial and Venous Catheter Placement
• Experience With PICC Line Placement
• Experience Performing Lumbar Punctures
• Experience Managing Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation
• Experience With High-Frequency Ventilation
• Ability to Attend High-Risk Deliveries
• Ability to Respond to Neonatal Emergency Codes
• Ability to Manage Critically Ill Newborns
• Ability to Practice Independently During Assigned Shifts
• Ability to Collaborate With Neonatologists and NICU Clinical Teams
• Chest Tube Placement Experience - Preferred
• Experience With Epic EMR - Preferred

• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner License Required at Application
• Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology
• NRP Certification
• DEA Registration
• CSR
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 Days
• Privileges: Full and Temporary Privileges Available

• Flexible 12-Hour and 24-Hour Shifts
• Approximately 3 Shifts Per Week
• Day, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Coverage Available
• Level III NICU With Planned 18-Bed Capacity
• Approximately 10-12 NICU Patients Daily
• High-Risk Delivery Attendance Required
• Infant Emergency Code Response Required
• Neonatologist and Respiratory Therapy Support Available
• Temporary Privileges May Be Available