Medlivo is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Neonatology for a local contract job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neonatology
- Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 41 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Locum Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) / Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA) – Hershey, PA
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Facility: Penn State Health – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Children's Hospital)
Start: ASAP
Assignment: Ongoing through December 31, 2026
❌ No Call
Position Overview
Penn State Health is seeking experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Neonatal Physician Assistants (PAs) to join its Level IV, 56-bed NICU, caring for high-acuity neonatal patients. Providers will collaborate closely with Neonatologists while independently managing the daily care of critically ill newborns.
Penn State prefers providers with an active Pennsylvania license; however, candidates who have already started the PA licensing process will also be considered if they possess the required neonatal experience and procedural skills.
Schedule
- Weekdays (Monday–Friday): 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Weekends: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 24-hour shifts available any day of the week
- Primary coverage includes nights and weekends
- Typically 2–3 APPs scheduled per shift
Clinical Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill neonatal patients in a Level IV NICU
- Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and daily patient management
- Collaborate with Neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams
- Participate in ground and air neonatal transport
- Perform advanced neonatal procedures, including:
- PICC line placement
- UVC/UAC line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- Lumbar punctures
- Neonatal intubations
Required Qualifications
- Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA)
- Extensive Level III/IV NICU experience
- Proficiency with all required neonatal procedures
- Experience with neonatal transport preferred
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- NRP Certification
- Cerner experience preferred
Facility Highlights
- Level IV NICU with 56 beds
- Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- Collaborative physician and APP practice model
- Strong nursing support (20–22 RNs per shift)
- Long-term assignment with consistent scheduling
Credentialing
- Estimated timeframe: 60–120 days
- Active PA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing Pennsylvania licensure are encouraged to apply.
If you're an experienced Neonatal APP seeking a long-term, high-acuity NICU opportunity with one of Pennsylvania's leading academic medical centers, we'd love to connect. Please send your updated CV, certifications, and current licensure for immediate consideration.
About Medlivo
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits