Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Exciting Opportunity for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to Join a Growing Team in Minneapolis! Top Benefits!

Direct Hire! $20K Sign on bonus ($10K for New Grads) and $7500 relocation allowance

Night Shift Differential

Clinical Advancement!

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Educational Requirements:

• Required: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a Neonatal background.
• Experience: Must have at least 2-4 years of bedside NICU RN experience before transitioning to an NP program.
• Vetting: References from neonatologists, preceptors, or program directors.

Experience Requirements:

• Would consider a new grad NP but must have prior experience as a Neonatal RN. Candidates should NOT come from family practice backgrounds.

Industry/Technical Skills:

• Clinical Skills: Must have experience in Neonatal intensive care and common procedures in NICU (intubations, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, etc.).
• System Experience: Familiarity with Cerner (currently used) and transitioning to Epic in 2026.

Key Soft Skills:

• Self-Directed: A candidate who takes initiative in learning and improving.
• Team-Oriented: Must work effectively with a team of 400 nurses and 30 neonatal dietitians, and be able to collaborate with a large practitioner team of 85.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate professionally and work well within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable Experience/Skills:

• Bedside NICU Experience: Ideally, the candidate will have hands-on bedside experience in NICU settings, especially in high-acuity care (e.g., ECMO, surgical patients).
• Procedural Skills: Experience with neonatal procedures (intubations, resuscitation, chest tubes, lumbar punctures) is highly valued.
• Leadership: Leadership in neonatal care or resuscitation teams, and experience in high-risk deliveries.
• Learning Orientation: The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner, eager to enhance their skills and take part in clinical projects or initiative

Shifts & Scheduling:

• Self-Scheduling: 12-week schedules set in advance.
• Rotating Shifts: 10-hour day shifts, 14-hour night shifts, and rotating 12-hour transport shifts.
• Weekend Requirements: 15 shifts per 12-week period.
• Holiday Coverage: Expectation for 2 shifts during spring/summer holidays, and 2 shifts during winter holidays.

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For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.