Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Level III NICU) — Lansing, MI

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We’re seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a Level III NICU in Lansing, MI on a locum tenens basis to help cover staffing while the fellowship program is paused and the unit transitions to APP-only coverage. This is inpatient, clinical-only work with varied 12.5-hour day and night shifts (days 7:00 AM–7:30 PM; nights 7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Coverage begins July 5, 2026 and is ongoing. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided.

What you’ll be caring for

• Patient population: neonates in a Level III NICU
• Typical caseload: roughly 10–12 patients per APP on average
• You’ll attend high-risk deliveries, provide neonatal resuscitation, and manage critically ill neonates in collaboration with the neonatology team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the NICU and respond to emergent situations.
• Attend delivery room resuscitations and perform advanced neonatal resuscitation as indicated.
• Perform invasive procedures such as PICC and umbilical line placement, needle aspiration, and chest tube placement.
• Work closely with the supervising neonatologist and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Accurately document patient encounters and maintain records in Epic.

Facility and systems

• Level I trauma center with a Level III NICU
• Electronic medical record: Epic

Requirements

• National certification: ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
• Active Michigan license required
• NRP certification at Advanced Provider or Instructor level
• Prior neonatal experience required
• Hospital privileges required; expect credentialing to take approximately 120+ days

If you have strong NICU skills, are comfortable with high-acuity neonatal procedures, and want to support an APP-driven unit, this is a great opportunity to provide meaningful clinical coverage in Lansing.