Locum Neonatology Nurse Practitioner - Nights - CA license

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide locum services in a Level IV NICU setting in Sacramento, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NNP with advanced NICU experience looking for full-time night coverage starting January 19, 2026.

Job Details

Specialty: Neonatology Level IV NICU

Setting: Acute Care Hospital

Schedule

Full-time, 3x12-hour night shifts per week

Nights: 5:30 PM 6:00 AM

Occasional day shifts available

No call required

Contract Length: 3 months (potential to extend)

Start Date: January 19, 2026

Responsibilities

Provide care for neonates in a Level IV NICU

Manage extremely low birth weight infants and urgent surgical cases

Perform advanced NICU procedures: neonatal resuscitation, intubation, surfactant administration, line placement (UAC, UVC, PAL, PICC), needle thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, exchange transfusion

Document care in Epic EMR

Requirements

Active California NP license

Board Certification in Neonatology

Certifications: NRP (required), PALS, BLS (AHA)

Minimum 2 years NICU experience

Epic EMR experience required

Credentialing

Estimated timeframe: days

Completion of facility-specific forms and verifications required

Interview with department leadership

Why Join Us?

Work in a Level IV NICU at a leading academic hospital

Stable full-time night schedule with occasional day shifts

Opportunity to perform advanced neonatal procedures in a collaborative environment

Weekly direct deposit

Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided

Take the Next Step!

Contact Morgan Hennessey at and call