Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time
Base salary: $125,000 – $161,003 per year

Sign-on bonus 

CME allowance 

Malpractice coverage with tail

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a stable, well-respected team within a Level III NICU, offering a high degree of clinical autonomy supported by a culture of professional collegiality and the robust resources of the Ascension Saint Agnes health network

• Join an established team of 4 physicians
• Practice setting: Level III NICU
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Residency or Fellowship in Neonatalology
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Certification
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Provide expert clinical interventions for neonates in the NICU and Well-Baby nurseries, ensuring every infant receives high-level, compassionate direct care.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to provide expert consultations for Obstetric and Pediatric partners, ensuring seamless care transitions for complex neonatal patients.

About the Facility

• 251-bed teaching hospital
• Level III NICU
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.