Neonatology Physician Assistant

Locums Neonatal NP/PA - Towson, Maryland Position Overview

Specialty:

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Position Type:

Locum Tenens

Start Date:

November 2, 2026

Availability:

Approximately 12 shifts per month; 3 shifts per week

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:

Days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Setting:

Level III NICU

NICU Capacity:

18 beds, with an average daily census of 10-12 patients

Staffing:

Typically one APP per shift; a second APP may be requested based on patient acuity or census

Call:

No

EMR:

Epic

Licensure, Certifications & Requirements

Candidates:

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

State License:

Maryland license is not required at the time of application. Candidates needing to obtain a Maryland license will be considered, including those pursuing licensure through IMLC.

Minimum Experience:

2 years

Certifications:

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required

DEA Registration:

Required

CSR License:

Required

Clinical Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage current NICU patients.

Round with attending physicians and the NICU team.

Attend high-risk deliveries. If the APP is unavailable, the NICU attending or in-house pediatrician will respond.

Evaluate patients in pediatrics and the newborn nursery as needed.

Respond to infant codes throughout the hospital.

Manage neonatal respiratory support and ventilation.

Perform vascular access and neonatal procedures.

Required Procedures & Clinical Skills

Endotracheal intubation

Umbilical arterial and venous catheter placement

PICC line placement

Lumbar punctures

Ventilation management

CPAP and high-frequency ventilation

Vascular access

Preferred:

Chest tube placement experience. This procedure is performed with the attending physician. Clinical Environment & Support

Level III NICU; complex cases requiring Level IV care will be transferred.

New NICU opening with 18 planned beds and an average daily census of 10-12 patients.

Neonatologist onsite approximately 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, with availability to be called in as needed.

Respiratory therapy available onsite 24/7.

One APP typically covers each shift.

A second APP may be requested for higher-acuity situations, including census above 10 patients or more than 8 patients requiring ventilation.

For 24-hour shifts, a call room is available overnight, although sleep depends on patient needs.

Additional Information

NICU APPs wear provided hospital OR scrubs.

The NICU is located near Labor and Delivery.

The NICU APP manager will coordinate with the locum provider before the first shift.

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