Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Locum NP/PA Neonatology
Seeking an experienced Neonatal NP/PA for full-time locum coverage in a Level III NICU in Syracuse, NY. This long-term role offers a 7 on/7 off schedule with 12-hour shifts (days or nights) , providing continuity of care for high-risk neonates in a 16-bed unit.
Setting: Level III NICU
Reason for Coverage: LOA and reduced staff availability
Shift: Long-term, 7 days on / 7 days off 12-hour shifts (day or night)
Unit Size: 16-bed NICU (average census 8 9)
Admissions: 0 2 per shift
Team: 3 neonatologists, 6+ mid-levels, and NICU RNs
Supervision: RNs and ancillary staff (not NNPs)
Support: Neonatologist present during day, on-call 24 hours
Deliveries: Required to attend C-sections
Nursery Coverage: Level I well-baby coverage required during night shifts
Transfers: No transport required; Level IV NICU nearby manages transfers
EMR: Epic
Board Certified Neonatal NP or experienced NICU PA REQUIRED
Active New York License REQUIRED
Independent NICU management experience REQUIRED
Shifts: 12-hour, 7 on / 7 off (days or nights)
Procedures:
Ventilation management (ETT, BiPAP/CPAP)
Chest tube insertion
Exchange transfusions
UAC/UVC placement, LPs
Central and arterial line placement
Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
Evaluation & management of acute volume/BP issues
Syracuse offers a family-friendly city lifestyle with affordable living, strong schools, and access to the Finger Lakes and Adirondacks for year-round recreation.
Please submit your CV, NY license, and NICU experience details for immediate consideration.