About this opportunity
Aya Locums lists this Locum Neonatology Nurse Practitioner - Nights - CA license opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 94203, US
Who can apply
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