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Physician / Neonatology / Maryland / Locum Tenens / Lucrative Neonatology Locums in Towson, MD Job
WhiteCoat Locums
Towson, MD
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"Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Towson, MDPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Towson, Maryland, beginning November 2, 2026.The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including assessments, inpatient rounding, high-risk delivery attendance, neonatal resuscitation, emergency stabilization, and advanced procedures.The assignment offers flexible 12-hour and 24-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The provider must be capable of independent practice while collaborating with neonatologists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, and NICU staff.Assignment DetailsLocation: Towson, MDProvider Type: Neonatal Nurse PractitionerSpecialty: Neonatology / Neonatal Intensive CarePosition Type: Locum TenensStart Date: November 2, 2026Assignment Duration: Not SpecifiedSetting: Acute Care Hospital / Level III NICUPatient Population: Neonates / NewbornsEMR: EpicCredentialing: Approximately 30 DaysScheduleShift Options: 12-Hour or 24-Hour ShiftsDay Shift: 7:00 AM7:30 PMNight Shift: 7:00 PM7:30 AMCoverage: Days, Nights, Weekends, and HolidaysCurrent Need: Approximately 3 Shifts WeeklyMonthly Shifts: Approximately 1224-Hour Coverage: AvailableSeparate On-Call Duties: None ListedCall Room: Available During 24-Hour Shifts, Subject to Patient Care NeedsPatient Population / VolumeNICU Level: IIIPlanned NICU Capacity: 18 BedsAverage Daily Census: 1012 PatientsPatient Population: 100% Neonatal / PediatricPrimary Cases: Medical Neonatal ConditionsHigh-Risk Deliveries: Attendance RequiredEmergency Codes: Hospital-Wide Infant Code ResponseComplex Cases: Transferred to Level IV NICU When NecessaryClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Comprehensive Level III NICU CareAssess and Manage Critically Ill NewbornsConduct Daily NICU RoundsAttend High-Risk DeliveriesPerform Neonatal Resuscitation and StabilizationRespond to Infant Emergency CodesEvaluate Newborns in Nursery and Pediatric Areas as NeededPerform Neonatal IntubationsPlace Umbilical Arterial and Venous CathetersPerform PICC Line PlacementPerform Lumbar PuncturesManage Mechanical and High-Frequency VentilationPerform Vascular Access ProceduresCollaborate With Neonatologists and PediatriciansCoordinate Transfers to Higher-Level NICUsMaintain Accurate Epic DocumentationRequired Procedures / SkillsNeonatal Intensive CareNeonatal Assessment and StabilizationHigh-Risk Delivery AttendanceNeonatal ResuscitationNeonatal IntubationUmbilical Arterial Catheter PlacementUmbilical Venous Catheter PlacementPICC Line PlacementLumbar PunctureMechanical Ventilation ManagementHigh-Frequency VentilationVascular AccessInfant Emergency Code ResponseCritical Neonatal Patient ManagementAdditional Procedures:Chest Tube Placement Preferred; Attending Support AvailableCAPA Listed in Assignment; Specific Procedural Meaning Requires ConfirmationClinical Practice DetailsNICU Level: IIIPlanned Beds: 18Daily Census: 1012 PatientsTypical Staffing: 1 APP Per ShiftAdditional APP Coverage: Based on Census and AcuityHigher-Acuity Consideration: More Than 10 Patients or More Than 8 Ventilated PatientsRespiratory Therapy: Onsite 24/7Neonatologist Onsite: Approximately 8:00 AM4:00 PMNeonatologist Availability: Available to Return as NeededTypical Response Time: Under 30 MinutesAdditional Support: In-House Pediatrician When AvailableEMR: EpicClinical Environment / SupportLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNeonatologist SupportIn-House Pediatrician Support When AvailableNICU Nursing TeamRespiratory Therapy Available 24/7Additional APP Coverage Based on AcuityLabor and Delivery CollaborationNewborn Nursery and Pediatric ServicesEpic Electronic Medical RecordRequirementsActive Maryland Nurse Practitioner License Required at ApplicationAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology / Neonatal Intensive Care RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification RequiredDEA Registration RequiredControlled Substance Registration (CSR) RequiredLevel III NICU ExperienceProficiency in Neonatal IntubationProficiency in Umbilical Arterial and Venous Catheter PlacementPICC Line Placement ExperienceLumbar Puncture ExperienceMechanical and High-Frequency Ventilation ExperienceAbility to Attend High-Risk DeliveriesAbility to Respond to Neonatal EmergenciesAbility to Manage Critically Ill Newborns IndependentlyStrong Collaboration With Neonatologists and NICU TeamsChest Tube Placement Experience PreferredEpic EMR Experience PreferredLicensing and CredentialingActive Maryland NP License Required at ApplicationMinimum 2 Years of Neonatal Clinical ExperienceCurrent NRP CertificationActive DEA RegistrationActive CSRCredentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 DaysPrivileges: Full and Temporary Privileges AvailableAdditional Assignment InformationFlexible 12-Hour and 24-Hour ShiftsApproximately 3 Shifts Per WeekDay, Night, Weekend, and Holiday CoverageLevel III NICU With Planned 18-Bed CapacityApproximately 1012 Patients DailyHigh-Risk Delivery Attendance RequiredHospital-Wide Infant Emergency ResponseIndependent Clinical Practice ExpectedNeonatologist and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy SupportTemporary Privileges May Be Available"Skills mentioned in this job
NRPDEA licenseLabor and deliveryNICURespiratory careEpicElectronic health records
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