Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Florida Panhandle

Seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a great team in Sunny Florida! New Grads are welcome to apply.

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible 24-Hour Scheduling)

Location: Northwest Florida Coast (Local Residency or Relocation Required)

Setting: 25+-Bed Level III NICU (Regional Referral Center)

A premier national healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a highly respected neonatal team along the Florida Panhandle. Operating within an in-house model providing 24/7 coverage, this role manages an average daily census of 19 patients in a 28-bed Level III NICU. The facility supports approximately 2,700 annual deliveries and represents the only NICU provider within a 50-mile radius.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced clinical management and daily rounding for critically ill neonates.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitations.
• Perform specialized NICU clinical procedures based on competency.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, a dedicated transport team, and full subspecialty services.
• Utilize strong clinical judgment to drive autonomous NNP decision-making.
• Potential to participate in educational opportunities involving rotating medical students.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing (MSN).
• Current APRN national specialty certification (NNP).
• Active Florida APRN license, or eligibility to obtain.
• Active DEA license (Required prior to start date).
• Recent NPDB Self-Query Report (within 30 days active) required for presentation.
• Experience: Prior Neonatal/NICU clinical experience and procedural competency are required.
• Candidate Restrictions: New graduates, Locums candidates, and visa sponsorship applicants (J1/H1B) cannot be accepted.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range based on experience (Candidates may submit salary expectations).
• Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance available.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance coverages.
• 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care) and HSA options.
• Located in a highly desirable coastal community with a cost of living roughly 25% below the national average.