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

A leading healthcare system in Lansing, Michigan seeks a Locum Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide coverage in a high-acuity Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within a Level I Trauma Center. This role involves collaborative, inpatient care of critically ill and premature newborns alongside an experienced neonatology team.

Position details

• Setting: Inpatient, Level III NICU
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM; Night: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
• Weekend coverage required; no on-call duties
• EMR: Epic

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill and premature neonates
• Participate in daily rounds and multidisciplinary care planning
• Manage NICU admissions, consultations, and discharges
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and ancillary services
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic
• Typical patient load: approximately 10–12 patients per APP per day

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Michigan NP license required
• Neonatal experience required; prior work in a Level II–IV NICU preferred
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Strong neonatal critical care and clinical assessment skills