Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal - $3,260 to $3,870 per week in Worcester, MA

Nurse Practitioner | Neonatal
Location: Worcester, MA
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $3,260 to $3,870 per week
Contract Duration: 21 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Locum Tenens NICU Job in Worcester, Massachusetts

Join a dedicated NICU team as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) providing on-site neonatal care in Worcester, MA. This locum tenens opportunity offers overnight weekday coverage, weekend day and night shifts, and select 24-hour blocks through February 2027. You will play an important role in supporting consistent, high-quality care for neonates in a collaborative clinical environment.

Locum Tenens Job Details

• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
• Healthcare Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Opportunity Type: Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner job
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: February 28, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 21 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,260–$3,870
• Coverage Schedule: Weekday overnight coverage from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; weekend coverage from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; select 24-hour weekend blocks and scheduled on-call coverage
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Openings: 1

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner certification and authorization to practice in Massachusetts
• At least 1 year of recent neonatal or NICU advanced practice experience
• National board certification or specialty certification applicable to neonatal advanced practice
• Current PALS certification
• Ability to provide overnight, weekend, and occasional 24-hour coverage
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to family-centered neonatal care

NICU Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

• Provide on-site neonatal care during assigned weekday overnight, weekend, and 24-hour coverage periods
• Evaluate neonates, monitor clinical status, and develop or adjust individualized care plans
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and urgent clinical needs
• Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Support admissions, daily management, care coordination, and transitions of care within the NICU
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients’ families and caregivers

Location Highlights

Worcester offers a welcoming New England setting with a vibrant downtown, diverse dining and cultural experiences, and convenient access to parks, outdoor recreation, and Boston-area destinations. The city combines urban amenities with a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere.

Apply now to join this Massachusetts neonatal care team as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a rewarding locum tenens NICU opportunity.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.