Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Location: Marquette, MI

Start Date: 08/05/2026

Duration: Ongoing, 10-14 days per month, with initial orientation on 08/05/2026

Shift: 6am-6pm in the facility, with 6pm-6am on-call, 24 hours a day

Hours/Week: Approximately 40-56 hours

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary (Based on assignment)

License/Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology, NRP certification required

Experience: Prior NICU experience preferred, including advanced procedures such as intubation, chest tube placement, and ventilator management

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay package based on experience
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

• Provide specialized neonatal care in a Level III NICU setting
• Conduct assessments and manage cases including respiratory distress, pulmonary hypertension, preterm births, and neonatal sepsis
• Perform advanced procedures such as intubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, paracentesis, and spinal taps
• Support ventilator management using conventional ventilators, oscillators, and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists
• Participate in patient stabilization, transport coordination, and family communication
• Ensure compliance with facility protocols and neonatal care standards

What You Need

Required:

• Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner with Neonatology certification or eligibility
• NRP certification
• Experience with neonatal procedures and ventilator management
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced NICU environment

Preferred:

• Prior work in a Level III NICU or similar high-acuity setting
• Familiarity with electronic health records (Cerner preferred)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call shifts

About the Assignment Join a leading facility in Marquette, Michigan, with a dedicated and knowledgeable team supporting neonatal patients in a well-established NICU environment. The facility boasts full diagnostic equipment, including MRI, CT, EEG, and comprehensive support services from pediatric specialists. Located on the scenic southern shores of Lake Superior, Marquette offers a vibrant community and outstanding quality of life, voted among the top places to live by Outdoor Life Magazine.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife