Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Lansing, Michigan - Level III NICU Opportunity

Join a high-acuity Level III NICU in Lansing, MI, as a Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and support a dedicated neonatal care team. This Michigan healthcare job offers a rotating 12-hour schedule, supervised practice, Epic EMR, and the opportunity to care for critically ill newborns in a well-established Midwestern community with city convenience and outdoor recreation.

• Specialty: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• Setting: Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III NICU)
• Location: Lansing, MI 48912
• Start Date: 07/05/2026
• End Date: 10/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: Day shifts 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; night shifts 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,270 - $3,880
• Average Daily Census: 10-12 patients per APP
• EMR: Epic
• Supervision: Supervised practice; provider will not work autonomously
• Weekend Coverage: Yes

• Active Michigan state license required at time of submission
• Board certification required (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, or equivalent)
• NRP certification required
• At least 1 year of neonatal experience required; new graduates are not accepted
• Experience in a neonatal or Level III NICU setting strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable working rotating day and night shifts
• Credentialing timeline is approximately 120+ days

• Provide advanced neonatal care for infants in a Level III NICU
• Attend deliveries and respond to neonatal resuscitation needs
• Perform PICC line placement, umbilical line placement, needle aspiration, and chest tube placement as needed
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and the neonatal care team to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Document patient care, assessments, and clinical updates accurately in Epic
• Manage a steady neonatal patient load in a fast-paced inpatient NICU setting
• Provide care in alignment with established protocols, unit standards, and Michigan healthcare best practices

Apply now to join this Neonatal Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in Lansing, Michigan, and make a meaningful impact in a high-acuity NICU setting.

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.

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.