Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU - Per Diem

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Position Type: Unscheduled / Per Diem
Schedule: 7AM to 7PM

Your role with us

Salem Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate neonatal nurse practitioner to become a vital part of our experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. We practice a Family Integrated Care (FIC) model, where parents are not just welcomed but empowered to be active participants in their baby’s journey, with the full support of a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team. Here you will gather and document detailed parental history, assess risk factors, and perform comprehensive neonatal physical exams to inform diagnosis and care planning. You will partner with neonatologists and the healthcare team to develop, implement, and adjust care plans, including writing medical orders and progress notes. You will lead neonatal resuscitations and respond to emergencies, attending deliveries as required to initiate and direct immediate care. Come thrive in a NICU where you can be intentional and collaborative; an environment where your compassion and expertise are valued and your work truly matters!

Salem Hospital NICU

Our 27-bed Level III NICU is a place of both cutting-edge care and heartfelt connection. As proud participants in the Vermont Oxford Network, we stay deeply committed to evidence-based care, quality improvement, and ongoing research because we believe every baby deserves the very best start.

What you’ll do

• Provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
• Order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and monitor patient response.
• Perform and assist with NICU procedures within scope of practice.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and care teams to ensure seamless care.
• Document care accurately and uphold safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Contribute to research, data collection, and quality improvement projects.
• Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment.

Required qualifications

• Hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon.
• Hold a current, unencumbered license by the Oregon Board of Nursing as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
• Current certification by the National Certification Corporation as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
• Maintenance of current NRP instructor certification.
• Possess a Master’s Degree or higher in nursing, or in a field deemed to be equivalent by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Applicants for initial appointment must be able to demonstrate clinical experience as an NNP during the past 24 months or demonstrate successful completion of an accredited NNP program within the past 12 months.

Additional information

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a neonatal nurse practitioner preferred.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.