About this opportunity

NPHire lists this Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job in Columbus, Ohio | Level III NICU. Join a collaborative Level III NICU team in Columbus, Ohio, and make a meaningful impact as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) in a rewarding locum tenens healthcare job. This locum tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner opportunity offers a rotating schedule, strong clinical support, and the chance to practice in a vibrant central Ohio community with convenient city amenities, parks, and a well-established medical network.

Job Details

Position: Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Up to 12 months

Schedule: Full-time, rotating days and nights

Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts

Weekly Schedule: 3 shifts per week

Weekly Hours: 36 hours

Estimated Weekly Pay: $4,090-$4,380

Setting: Level III NICU

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43214 - a welcoming, centrally located area with easy access to city attractions, local neighborhoods, and outdoor spaces

Orientation: 16 hours

Job Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience in neonatology required

Experience in a Level III NICU setting preferred

Active Nurse Practitioner license in Ohio or eligibility to obtain licensure as needed

DEA certification required

Comfort with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, thoracentesis, and lumbar punctures (LPs) preferred

Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality neonatal care in a busy Level III NICU

Assess, monitor, and manage newborns with complex medical needs

Perform and assist with neonatal procedures as clinically appropriate

Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team

Manage a patient load of approximately 12-15 patients per shift

Support a smooth workflow in a collaborative, lower-acuity NICU environment

Why Consider This Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job?

Competitive locum tenens pay in a desirable Columbus, Ohio healthcare setting. Opportunity to work in a respected Level III NICU. Full-time, rotating schedule with consistent weekly hours. Supportive clinical environment with strong team collaboration. Excellent option for experienced neonatal advanced practice providers seeking healthcare jobs in Ohio.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees

Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors

Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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