Pays $98K - $137K$31k below the Nurse Practitioner market median of ~$168k (6 jobs)

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

NICU/Newborn Nursery – Nurse Practitioner (NNP, PNP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Rotating shifts. 4 weekends every 6 weeks. $98K-$137K. NICU and newborn care. Day/night rotation.

Join University of Rochester as a NICU/Newborn Nursery – Nurse Practitioner (NNP, PNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) in Rochester, New York. As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

  • NNP, PNP or PA We currently have a full-time position available, with flexible scheduling that includes a combination of 10-hour, 12.5-hour, and 13-hour shifts, and day/night rotation.
  • The schedule includes 4 weekend shifts every 6 weeks, with additional weekend shifts possible based on unit needs.
  • Our Advanced Practice Provider APP team delivers comprehensive newborn care across the region, spanning from well newborn care to intensive care.
  • APPs provide direct patient care in a variety of settings, including newborn nurseries, special care nurseries and neonatal intensive care units.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $98K - $137K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join University of Rochester as a NICU/Newborn Nursery – Nurse Practitioner (NNP, PNP) / Physician Assistant (PA).

Requirements

Candidates must possess current PA/NP licensure in NYS and must have NICU nursing experience or prior experience as an APP, with a required NICU rotation if the APP experience was outside that setting. Nurse Practitioners require a Master's degree and national certification, while Physician Assistants require completion of an ARC-PA approved program and NCCPA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neonatal CareDirect Patient CareDelivery Room StabilizationClinical ProtocolsStaff EducationQuality ImprovementPatient SafetyMentoringClinical CompetenceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal EffectivenessComputer CompetenceNP LicensurePA Licensure

Work-Life Balance Overview

This NICU/Newborn Nursery – Nurse Practitioner (NNP, PNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) position at University of Rochester includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

University of Rochester ranks #21 of 25 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In New York, Neonatology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$167k across 10 listings, vs ~$158k nationally (105 listings).

New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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