Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) - Locum
More Information & ApplyNeonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) - Locum
Pay: $140.00 - $150.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Denver, CO 80204 (onsite, Level III NICU)
Schedule: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts available (7a-7p, 7p-7a, or 7a-7a), flexible rotating schedule
Start: June 2026
Duration: Approximately 7 weeks with potential extension
Job Type: Locum Tenens | Contract | 5 openings available
Location: Denver, CO 80204 (onsite, Level III NICU)
Schedule: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts available (7a-7p, 7p-7a, or 7a-7a), flexible rotating schedule
Start: June 2026
Duration: Approximately 7 weeks with potential extension
Job Type: Locum Tenens | Contract | 5 openings available
About the Role
ShareSTAFF is hiring experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) for a locum tenens assignment at a high-acuity Level III NICU in Denver, Colorado. This is a high-hour opportunity supporting complex neonatal care, including extreme preterm deliveries and high-risk obstetric cases. You will work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, pediatric residents, neonatal nurses, and allied health professionals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment averaging 16-18 patient encounters per shift and supporting 10-12 deliveries per day.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate: $140 - $150/hr depending on experience
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel candidates
- Travel reimbursement
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment
- Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a colleague
- Extension opportunities with this client and others in our network
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive clinical care for neonates in a high-acuity Level III NICU setting
- Attend high-risk deliveries and resuscitate neonates in collaboration with the neonatology team
- Perform admission history, physical exams, and ongoing assessments for NICU patients
- Manage ventilator support, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and adjust treatment plans
- Write orders, document clinical notes, and coordinate care with attending neonatologists, pediatric residents, and nursing staff
- Support and educate families through family-centered care communication
- Work independently during overnight and call shifts, escalating to attending as clinically indicated
- Follow all facility protocols, evidence-based NICU practice guidelines, and Joint Commission standards
What You Bring - Required
- Active Colorado Nurse Practitioner License in good standing (required to start)
- National board certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) through NCC (required)
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program
- Prior clinical experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level II, III, or IV NICU
- Active DEA Certificate (required to start)
- Current BLS certification
- Comfort working independently, including overnight coverage in a high-acuity setting
- Ability to pass pre-assignment background check, drug screen, and health/credentialing clearance
What You Bring - Preferred
- Experience with extreme preterm deliveries, high-risk obstetrics, and complex neonatal cases
- Prior locum tenens experience
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Experience in a teaching hospital environment with pediatric residents
- Local Denver-area candidates preferred; well-qualified travel candidates will be considered
About ShareSTAFF
ShareSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing partner specializing in advanced practice, nursing, and allied health placements. We connect experienced clinicians with rewarding locum tenens, contract, and direct-hire opportunities across the country. Our dedicated recruiters support you through every step of your assignment - from credentialing and onboarding to ongoing clinical and logistical support throughout your contract.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your NICU expertise to Denver? Click "Apply Now" below or contact a ShareSTAFF healthcare recruiter today to discuss this opportunity. All inquiries are confidential.
ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcco1
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