Locums Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

A leading healthcare system in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Locums Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide coverage in a busy Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This opportunity offers a collaborative inpatient environment within a Level I Trauma Center, caring for critically ill and premature newborns alongside an experienced neonatology team.

The ideal candidate will have recent neonatal experience and be comfortable managing NICU patients in a high-acuity setting.

Position Details

Practice Setting: Inpatient – Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Facility Designation: Level I Trauma Center

Schedule:

Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Weekend Coverage: Required

On-Call Requirements: None

EMR: Epic

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neonatal care in a Level III NICU

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill and premature newborns

Participate in daily rounding and multidisciplinary care planning

Manage admissions, consultations, and discharges within the NICU

Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and ancillary services

Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic

Average of 10–12 patients per APP per day

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner 

Active Michigan license required

Neonatal experience required

Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required

Experience working in a Level II, III, or IV NICU preferred

Strong clinical assessment and neonatal critical care skills