Advanced Practice Provider - Neonatology

FTE: 0.6 to 1.0 (Flexible based on candidate interest and program needs)

Shift: Varies (Includes days, nights, and weekends)

Location: Seattle, WA & Regional Sites (Level II-IV)

Transform the Future for Our Most Vulnerable Patients

At Seattle Children’s, every day is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of newborns and their families. We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and resilient Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our nationally recognized Neonatal Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Team.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to practice at the highest level of neonatal critical care while working alongside some of the nation's leading neonatologists and pediatric specialists. Whether caring for a critically ill micro-preemie, supporting an infant requiring ECMO, or guiding families through complex medical journeys, your expertise will have a lasting impact.

Why Seattle Children’s?

Seattle Children’s Neonatology Program is consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report . As part of our team, you'll have access to cutting-edge technology, world-class subspecialty support, and a collaborative culture committed to clinical excellence and innovation.

What You'll Do

As an APP within our NICU program, you will assume direct responsibility for the management of neonates with complex acute and chronic medical conditions across our regional network.

Deliver Exceptional Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.

• Manage critically ill neonates across varying levels of acuity.

• Perform advanced, life-saving procedures.

• Monitor patient progress and evaluate outcomes to ensure the highest quality of care.

Collaborate Across a Regional Network

• Practice within a unique tiered NICU system spanning six institutions across the Pacific Northwest .

• Partner closely with neonatologists, fellows, nursing teams, respiratory therapists, and subspecialty providers.

• Contribute to seamless, patient-centered care across Level II, III, and IV NICUs.

Advance the Field of Neonatology

• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to education and mentorship opportunities.

• Help shape best practices and innovations in neonatal care.

A Program Built for Excellence

Level IV NICU at Seattle Children's Main Campus

Our 48-bed, state-of-the-art Level IV NICU provides care for the region's most medically complex newborns. Services include:

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

• Therapeutic Hypothermia

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

• Comprehensive surgical and medical neonatal care

In this collaborative environment, APPs, fellows, and neonatologists share responsibility for patient care and clinical decision-making.

Regional Reach, Lasting Impact

Beyond our main campus, our expertise extends to:

• Two Level III NICUs

• Three Level II NICUs

Together, we bring exceptional neonatal care closer to families throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Unmatched Multidisciplinary Support

Seattle Children’s is the only pediatric center in the Pacific Northwest with access to every pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty. Our NICU team benefits from:

• 24/7 in-house neonatology coverage

• Comprehensive pediatric specialty support

• A culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation

Join a Team That Changes Lives

If you're seeking a career where your expertise, compassion, and clinical judgment can make a difference every day, we invite you to join Seattle Children's NICU APP team. We also have an accredited Neonatal APP Fellowship to help new graduate NNPs transition into practice. Neonatal APP Fellowship

Apply today and help shape the future of neonatal care across the Pacific Northwest.

Education & Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners:

Minimum of a master’s degree specifically in a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.

Current NNP Certification is required.

For Physician Assistants:

Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program.

Current PA-C Certification is required.

Licensure & Certifications

Washington State Licensure (ARNP or PA-C).

DEA Registration for the State of Washington.

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification.

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required within 6 months of hire for those rotating through our Level IV NICU.

Compensation Range

$148,822.62 - $218,876 per year

Off shift premium: 12% which would increase the total compensation for this role by an additional $17,858 to $26,265 per year.

Relocation: Support available for qualified candidates

Note: Compensation will be pro-rated based on final FTE.

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.




U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.