Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners are needed in Medford, Oregon


$105+/hr- Negotiable. Travel Reimbursement and Medical Malpractice Coverage provided. -13 weeks contract assignment starting ASAP -Shift Needed: 10 hour NIGHTS & 10 hour DAYS (40 hours per week) with call coverage.

-Average daily census 18 -25-30 bed unit; the region's only NICU


-Hospital named to Forbes Top Hospitals list in 2026
-64% level II, 35% level III, 10% level IV


-Equipment utilized: EPIC EMR; Pyxis


Scope of Services:

Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and implement management plans tailored to acuity and family needs. Independently manage Level II III patients; participate in stabilization/management of Level IV complexity with neonatology oversight. Lead or assist in delivery room resuscitation, neonatal stabilization, and ED/OB response for neonatal emergencies. Initiate and manage respiratory support (CPAP/HFNC, conventional ventilation; assist with high-risk ventilatory strategies per protocol). Perform procedures such as umbilical line placement (UAC/UVC), peripheral arterial lines, PICC insertion, intubation, needle thoracentesis/chest tube placement, LP, and other procedures per privileging. Order/interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostics; prescribe medications (including parenteral nutrition) within scope and privileges. Coordinate care plans with subspecialists and facilitate transfer for higher-level services when indicated. Provide continuity of care including daily rounds, progress updates, family conferences, and discharge planning.

About the Area:

Medford, OR is located 27 miles north of the northern California border, and is the 8th most populous city in Oregon. With a population of 223,259, it is Oregon's 5th largest metro area. Medford sits between the Cascade Range and Siskiyou Mountains called the Rogue Valley. As such, most of the rain associated with the Pacific Northwest (and Oregon in particular) skips Medford, making it drier and sunnier than the Willamette Valley . The economy is driven by the Healthcare Industry. with two major medical centers in the city. It is also considered a retirement destination. Medford and the surrounding areas are part of Oregon's expanding wine industry, having a past strong in agriculture that still fuels its economy today.