JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Id: L-NP-60622
- Profession: Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty: NP - Neonatology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Worcester, MA 01608
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Oct 05, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8a; Weekends, 7a – 7a (24-hour shifts)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: As specified in specific shifts (some nights are on-call)
- Call Type: In-House
- Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL
Night Shifts (Weekdays) 5p– 7a
-Oct -5,13 (nights)
-Nov 10,11,14 (nights)
-Dec 4,17 (nights)
(2027)
- Jan 7, 14,15,20,29
- Feb 1–5,8–12, 15–19,22–26 (nights)
Day Shifts 7a– 5p
-Oct 2026; 28,29
-Nov 2026; 2,5,17, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27
-Dec 2026; 15, 22-24, 28-31
-Jan 2027; - Jan 1
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Neonates
- Rounding: Assigned Patients
- Case Mix: Neonatal intensive care
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: BC required – Certified
- Licenses: Licensed in MA
- Certifications: PALS required
- Fellowship: Preferred
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to critically ill newborns in a 24/7 onsite setting.
- Manage and monitor neonates requiring advanced life support, including ventilators, IVs, and medications.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Perform neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, lumbar puncture, and chest tube insertion.
- Ensure accurate documentation, follow hospital protocols, and communicate effectively with families.