Location : Syracuse, NY
Position Type : Locum NP / PA Neonatology
Overview
Seeking an experienced Neonatal NP / PA for full-time locum coverage in a Level III NICU in Syracuse, NY. This long-term role offers a 7 on / 7 off schedule with 12-hour shifts (days or nights) , providing continuity of care for high-risk neonates in a 16-bed unit.
Practice Highlights
Setting : Level III NICU
Reason for Coverage : LOA and reduced staff availability
Shift : Long-term, 7 days on / 7 days off 12-hour shifts (day or night)
Unit Size : 16-bed NICU (average census 8 9)
Admissions : 0 2 per shift
Team : 3 neonatologists, 6+ mid-levels, and NICU RNs
Supervision : RNs and ancillary staff (not NNPs)
Support : Neonatologist present during day, on-call 24 hours
Deliveries : Required to attend C-sections
Nursery Coverage : Level I well-baby coverage required during night shifts
Transfers : No transport required; Level IV NICU nearby manages transfers
EMR : Epic
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified Neonatal NP or experienced NICU PA REQUIRED
Active New York License REQUIRED
Independent NICU management experience REQUIRED
Schedule & Coverage
Shifts : 12-hour, 7 on / 7 off (days or nights)
Procedures :
Ventilation management (ETT, BiPAP / CPAP)
Chest tube insertion
Exchange transfusions
UAC / UVC placement, LPs
Central and arterial line placement
Diagnostic / therapeutic taps
Evaluation & management of acute volume / BP issues
Why Syracuse, NY?
Syracuse offers a family-friendly city lifestyle with affordable living, strong schools, and access to the Finger Lakes and Adirondacks for year-round recreation.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, NY license, and NICU experience details for immediate consideration.
Nurse Practitioner Neonatology • Syracuse, New York, United States