Pays $98K - $137K — $31k below the Nurse Practitioner market median of ~$168k (6 jobs)
NICU/Newborn Nursery – Nurse Practitioner (NNP, PNP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
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
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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