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Locum - NP/PA - Neonatology - Syracuse, NY


Company : Protean Med


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Locum - Neonatology / NICU (Level III) - New YorkOpen Dates:Seeking ongoing weekend coverage - 12 and/or 24-hour shiftsPractice Setting:NICU Level IIIReason for Coverage:LOA; loss/decrease in current staff timeShift Details:Reliable weekend coverage; 12- or 24-hour shiftsGroup Composition:Neonatologists: 3 full-time (no additional coverage during locum assignment)Pediatricians: Only pediatricians are current neonatologistsPediatric Mid-Levels: 6 plus 1 per diemSupervision Responsibilities:Yes - RNs in NICU and other ancillary staff as needed (no NNP supervision)Support Staff:Neonatologist present during the day; on-call available 24 hours otherwiseUnit Information:16-bed NICU Level IIINumber of Exam Rooms: 16-bed unitAverage Admissions Per Shift: 0-2Average Daily Census: 8-9Well-Baby Coverage: Yes (only during night shift)C-Sections:Locum required to attend C-sectionsTransfers:No transport requirement; Level IV NICU nearby manages all transportsDocumentation System / EMR:EpicTravel:Facility reimburses for flight, hotel, and rental carNeonatal Procedures RequiredNursery Level III / NICU careVentilation Management - invasive (ETT) and non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)Chest Tube InsertionExchange TransfusionsUAC/UVC PlacementLumbar PuncturesEvaluation & Management of Acute Volume/BP IssuesInsertion of Central LineInsertion of Arterial LineDiagnostic / Therapeutic TapsSubmission Requirements:Board Certified - Neonatology / experienced NICU PA - RequiredActive NY License - RequiredMust have experience and be comfortable managing patients independently - Required