Join a high-acuity Level IV 56-bed NICU in Hershey, PA, delivering advanced neonatal care as part of a collaborative care model. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will oversee the daily care of neonates, manage complex cases, and participate in ground and air transport. This position focuses primarily on night and weekend shifts, with options for flexible 24-hour shifts.

Key Details

• Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient NICU
• Start Date: ASAP (credentialing required; 60–120 days)
• Schedule:
  • Weekdays: Day shift 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Evening/Night shift 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM
  • Weekends: Day shift 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Evening/Night shift 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Flexible 24-hour shifts available
• Patient Population: Neonatal (Level IV NICU)
• Average Patient Load: ~10 patients per shift
• Licensure: Pennsylvania license preferred; candidates in the application process will be considered
• Stipends: Lodging and mileage reimbursement for non-local providers

Benefits

• Competitive weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling options

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive neonatal care in a Level IV, 56-bed NICU
• Serve as the primary provider for daily patient care in collaboration with attending physicians
• Participate in ground and air transport following required training and orientation
• Perform neonatal procedures including:
  • PICC/UVC/UAC line placement
  • Chest tube insertions
  • Lumbar punctures
  • Intubations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
• Average ~10 patient encounters per shift

Qualifications

• Degree Required: DNP, MSN/MSRN, PA-C, or equivalent advanced practice certification
• Licensure: Current PA license preferred; candidates in active licensure process considered
• Certifications: Current BLS and PALS required
• Experience: Demonstrated competency in high-acuity NICU settings and required neonatal procedures
• Credentialing: Estimated 60–120 days
• Orientation:
  • 3 weekday day shifts
  • 2 evening/night shifts
  • 2 weekend shifts
  • Includes shadowing with in-house APPs and setup for Cerner, scrub machine access, and ID
  • EMR: 4 hr 45 min online training (to be completed before start)
  • Transport: Two 1-hour online courses plus a 45-minute in-person training at the Life Lion hangar

Working Hours

• Primary Focus: Nights and weekends
• Limited weekday day shifts available
• Flexible 24-hour shifts
• Lunch breaks not included in worked hours; providers must swipe out and back in

Skills

• Proficiency in neonatal procedures: PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tube insertions, lumbar punctures, and intubations
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for multidisciplinary NICU care
• Experience in high-acuity NICU settings
• Ability to complete required orientation and training for neonatal transport duties