Neonatal APP (NNP / PA - Locum Tenens) Belleville, New Jersey Multiple Openings (2 APPs) | Level II Special Care Nursery | Flexible 12-Hour & 24-Hour Shifts | Zero Call Are you an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant seeking an immediate locum tenens role in northern New Jersey? A well-regarded community hospital in Belleville is seeking two neonatal APPs to support its Level II Special Care Nursery through December 31, 2026. Offering autonomous practice, a manageable census, zero call or floating obligations, and flexible shift options, this role is ideal for skilled neonatal providers in the tri-state area. The Opportunity Step into a well-supported Level II Special Care Nursery, acting as the primary onsite pediatric provider with dedicated morning neonatologist rounding and 24/7 telephone backup.

Clinical Scope:

Provide comprehensive neonatal and well-baby care, including: Attending all Cesarean deliveries, high-risk births, and requested vaginal deliveries. Performing neonatal resuscitation and clinical newborn evaluations. Managing the well-baby nursery and Level II Special Care Nursery census. Completing overnight flowsheet rounds and maintaining close coordination with nursing staff. Coordinating infant transfers for higher-level care (transferred to a nearby regional medical center) and accompanying transport teams when necessary.

The Schedule:

Immediate coverage running through December 31, 2026 .

Shift Formats:

Flexible 12-hour shifts (

Days:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |

Nights:

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) or 24-hour shifts covering weekdays and weekends.

Call & Floating:

Zero call and zero floating required.

Patient Volume & Census:

Manageable daily workflow with an average nursery census of ~5 newborns, ~5 deliveries per day, and total coverage volume averaging 10-12 patients.

Technology:

Charting and orders managed through Epic EMR .

Candidate Requirements Credentials & Certification:

Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) or qualified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with extensive neonatal care experience.

Licensure:

Active, unencumbered New Jersey State License.

Resuscitation & Clinical Skill:

High proficiency in neonatal resuscitation and comfortable working independently as the sole onsite pediatric clinician.

Location Preference:

Local or tri-state area candidates (NJ/NY/PA) are strongly preferred.

Experience & EHR:

Prior locum/travel experience and Epic EMR proficiency preferred. If you are a Neonatal NP or PA available for immediate Level II nursery coverage in New Jersey, we invite you to apply. These roles are essential for maintaining regional neonatal care readiness—apply today to connect with our recruitment team!

Work Location:

In person