Locums Neonatology NP/PA Hershey, PA (PA license or IMLC accepted)Why This Role
- Multiple openings (4 NPs/PAs needed)
- IMLC accepted
- No call required
- Schedule flexibility: evenings/nights, weekends, or 24-hour shifts
- Locums-to-perm potential (long-term permanent search)
- Strong support team: 20-22 RNs, 2-3 APPs per shift
- Level IV 56-bed NICU at Level 1 trauma children's hospital
- Penn State will consider candidates who have started PA application process
Assignment Details- Start: ASAP through December 31, 2026
- Schedule options:
- Weekday evenings/nights (Mon-Fri): 4p-8a - Weekend evenings/nights (Sat-Sun): 7p-7a - 24-hour shifts any day of the week- Coverage type: Inpatient, no call
- Volume: 10 patients/shift in 56-bed NICU
- Setting: Level IV 56-bed NICU at Level 1 trauma children's hospital
- Practice model: APPs oversee daily care of babies as the provider, in collaboration with MDs
- Staffing during evenings/nights and weekends: 2-3 APPs per shift
- Support: 20-22 RNs, 2-3 APPs per shift, 1 office staff
- EMR: Cerner
- Credentialing: 60-120 days
- Nearest airport: Harrisburg International (MDT)
- Orientation: 3 weekday day shifts + 2 evening/night shifts + 2 weekend shifts (paired with PSH APP for shadowing)
- Transport orientation: 2 one-hour online courses + 45-min in-person training at Life Lion hangar
- EMR training: 4 hour 45 min online training before first day
Clinical Details- Neonatology NP/PA coverage at Level IV NICU
- High-acuity NICU practice - APPs oversee daily care of babies
- Required procedural skills: PICC, UVC, UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, intubations
- Must be able to do ground and air transport
- Collaboration with MD team
Requirements- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Board Certified (NNP-BC strongly preferred)
- Active PA license OR IMLC accepted (Penn State will also review candidates who have started PA license application)
- BLS, PALS
- Active DEA
- Must have PICC, UVC, UAC line skills plus chest tubes, lumbar punctures, intubations
Compensation- Rate negotiable, open to your number
- Malpractice provided
- Travel and lodging reimbursed
