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Medix lists this NICU Nurse Practitioner opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Level IV NICU
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time W2 Non-Union Day & Night Shifts
Salary: $150,000 $240,000 annually (based on experience)
Relocation Assistance Available (up to $10,000)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within a large academic medical center. This is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment caring for the most critically ill neonates, including extreme prematurity, congenital anomalies, cardiac, and surgical cases.
This role is ideal for NNPs who thrive in complex clinical settings, enjoy high-risk deliveries, and want to practice at the top of their license alongside an experienced multidisciplinary neonatal team.
Schedule (Hard Requirement)
1 Day Shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
2 Night Shifts: 4:00 PM 8:00 AM (16-hour shifts)
Unit Highlights
Level IV NICU
45 licensed beds
Approximately 7,000 births annually
Dedicated neonatal transport team
24/7 in-house neonatology coverage
Advanced technology including ECMO and high-frequency ventilation
Key Responsibilities
Provide advanced care to critically ill neonates ( Attend and lead high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and transfer to NICU
Perform advanced procedures including intubation, umbilical lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, and PICC lines
Manage complex ventilator strategies, nitric oxide, and ECMO support
Conduct daily rounds, diagnostics, and treatment planning
Collaborate with neonatologists, surgeons, subspecialists, and nursing staff
Support and educate families through complex care journeys
Required Qualifications:
Education & Licensure
Master of Nursing Degree
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Active (or eligible) California RN & Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) license
Furnishing License
National Nurse Practitioner Certification
DEA License (Schedules II V) may be obtained during credentialing
Current BLS & PALS (PALS may be completed post-offer)
Experience
1+ year experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, preferably in NICU
3+ years of RN experience
Experience with inpatient neonatal care and high-risk deliveries
Compensation & Perks
$150,000 $240,000 salary range, strictly experience-based
Higher compensation available for candidates with extensive NICU RN or NNP experience
Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000
Support for required license and certification renewals
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90001, US
Who can apply
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