Locum Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

2 hours ago


Sacramento, CA, United States Aya Locums Full time

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide locum services in a Level IV NICU setting in Sacramento, CA.
This is an excellent opportunity for an NNP with advanced NICU experience looking for full-time night coverage starting January 19, 2026.

🏥 Job Details:
Specialty: Neonatology – Level IV NICU
Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Schedule:

Full-time, 3x12-hour night shifts per week
Nights: 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM
Occasional day shifts available
No call required

Contract Length: 3 months (potential to extend)
Start Date: January 19, 2026
Responsibilities:

Provide care for neonates in a Level IV NICU
Manage extremely low birth weight infants and urgent surgical cases
Perform advanced NICU procedures: neonatal resuscitation, intubation, surfactant administration, line placement (UAC, UVC, PAL, PICC), needle thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, exchange transfusion
Document care in Epic EMR

✅ Requirements:

Active California NP license
Board Certification in Neonatology
Certifications: NRP (required), PALS, BLS (AHA)
Minimum 2 years NICU experience
Epic EMR experience required

📋 Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: ~30–45 days
Completion of facility-specific forms and verifications required
Interview with department leadership

Why Join Us?

Work in a Level IV NICU at a leading academic hospital
Stable full-time night schedule with occasional day shifts
Opportunity to perform advanced neonatal procedures in a collaborative environment
Weekly direct deposit
Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided

Take the Next Step

Contact Morgan Hennessey at morgan.hennessey@ayahealthcare.com and call (858) 401-7142



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