Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal in Kansas City, MO

Nurse Practitioner | Neonatal Location: Kansas City, MO Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Neonatal NP in Kansas City, Missouri, 64111!

We are seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment in Missouri, starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves providing advanced neonatal care to critically ill and premature newborns in multiple NICU settings, including participation in 12-hour and 24-hour in-house coverage shifts. The ideal candidate will manage admissions, daily care, and stabilization of neonates while responding to emergencies within a regional system.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide advanced neonatal care in multiple NICU settings across a regional system.
• Deliver care for critically ill and premature newborns in NICUs.
• Participate in in-house coverage shifts (12-hour and 24-hour).
• Support well-baby nursery coverage as needed.
• Manage admissions, daily care and stabilization of neonates.
• Respond to neonatal emergencies and transfers within the system.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and patient safety.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Neonatology

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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