Registered Nurse - NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) - Franklin, Tennessee

Exceptional opportunity for experienced advanced practice providers to deliver direct patient care in a dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting. Work collaboratively with an expert multidisciplinary team, functioning independently in managing critically ill and convalescing infants from admission to discharge.

Schedule:

• All shifts available: 12 or 24-hour variable shifts
• Shift assignment based on facility needs; individual shift preference is not available

Qualifications:

• Active Tennessee Nurse Practitioner license (or ability to obtain within 3 months per state guidelines)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a related acute care or NICU setting
• Master’s degree required
• Clinical proficiency in neonatal and intensive care nursing required

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document a comprehensive health history and perform thorough physical assessments on neonates
• Provide healthcare services for critically ill and complex NICU patients, managing care from admission to discharge
• Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests; analyze clinical data to form differential diagnoses
• Develop and implement patient care plans, including prescribing pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical interventions as needed
• Deliver essential neonatal services in delivery room and transport contexts
• Coordinate patient transitions, including admissions, transfers, and discharges; initiate referrals and consults when appropriate
• Maintain precise medical documentation in compliance with established guidelines
• Take on additional related responsibilities as assigned to support optimal NICU care delivery

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive compensation within the range of $115,147 to $182,005, with a generous potential $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates (disbursed in three installments)
• Substantial $10,000 relocation allowance for candidates residing more than 100 miles from the facility, supporting a smooth transition
• Advanced professional environment focused on clinical excellence and continued learning

Contribute your expertise to a NICU where your advanced practice skills and neonatal knowledge are valued. Apply today to advance your career in this critical care specialty!