Urgently Require Neonatology NP for an ongoing locum assignment in Peoria, Illinois!!
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Neonatology
Degree Required
PhD
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Illinois, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/04/24
We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for a locum tenens opportunity at a large academic medical center in Illinois. This role involves providing advanced neonatal care in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU setting, working collaboratively with a team of fellows, residents, neonatologists, and respiratory therapists.
- Facility Type: Large academic medical center with a Level 4 NICU.
- NICU Beds: 60-65 beds (including 5 twin rooms).
- Team: Includes attending neonatologists, fellows, residents, and respiratory therapists.
Job Responsibilities
Attend and manage high-risk deliveries, performing newborn resuscitation and stabilization for all gestational ages.
Perform advanced neonatal procedures, including:
Umbilical line placement.
Central and peripherally inserted central line placement.
Arterial line placement.
Intubation.
Chest tube placement.
Lumbar punctures.
Work in the NICU and step-down units (no well-baby unit coverage).
Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications:
Active Illinois state license (required).
DEA license.
PALS certification.
Illinois CSR license.
Experience: Minimum 1 year, with competency in Level 4 NICU care and neonatal procedures.
Working Hours
Shift Types: Nights, 24-hour shifts, and weekends.
Skills
No helicopter transport duties.
ECMO not required.
Collaborative team environment with attending neonatologists onsite overnight.
Umbilical line placement.
Central and peripherally inserted central line placement.
Arterial line placement.
Intubation.
Chest tube placement.
Lumbar punctures.