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)

About the Role

Seattle Children's is seeking a dedicated and resilient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, providing critical care to neonates across our expansive regional program.

As a member of our highly specialized team, you will assume direct responsibility for the clinical management of neonatal patients with both acute and chronic conditions. Your role includes:

• Clinical Excellence: Assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, performance of life-saving procedures, and evaluation of outcomes.

• Collaboration: Working in a tiered system (Level II-IV) across seven institutions throughout the Pacific Northwest.

• Professional Growth: Engagement in clinical research, education, consultation, and the evaluation of clinical practice.

Our Program and Facilities

Seattle Children's Neonatology Program is consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report . We provide a comprehensive continuum of care:

• Level IV NICU (Main Campus): A 48-bed state-of-the-art unit equipped for the most complex cases, including ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), therapeutic hypothermia, and continuous renal replacement therapy. This unit is jointly staffed by neonatologists, fellows, and APPs who share patient responsibilities equally.

• Regional Network: Our team extends its expertise to three Level III NICUs and three Level II NICUs within the community, ensuring high-quality neonatal care is accessible throughout the region.

• Multidisciplinary Support: You will collaborate with 24/7 in-house neonatologists and the only team in the Pacific Northwest with full access to every pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty.

What We Are Looking For

• Resilience: Ability to thrive and remain calm in high-acuity, high-pressure situations.

• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who values interdependent practice and works seamlessly with neonatologists, fellows, and nursing staff.

• Critical Thinking: Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills for a diverse patient population ranging from micro-preemies to infants with complex surgical needs.

Learn More

To learn more about our nationally-ranked program, the conditions we treat, and our commitment to family-integrated care, please visit: Seattle Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (

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

$89,293 - $218,876 per year

Note: This position is currently eligible for an off-shift premium of up to 12% which would increase the total compensation for this role by an additional $10,715 to $26,265 per year.

• This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates. *

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.