Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Fort Worth, TX

Pediatrix

1 month ago

Fort Worth, TexasFull TimeNeonatology

Practice Authority in Texas

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pediatrix as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Fort Worth, TX in United States. Overview Join Our Collaborative NICU Team – Exciting Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opening in Fort Worth! Open to new grads and experienced applicants!

Key Responsibilities

This opportunity offers exceptional camaraderie within a provider culture built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to delivering the best care for our babies.

Our practice is based at Cook Children’s, a regional children’s hospital in the large Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional growth for both experienced practitioners and new graduates.

Requirements

Current APRN national specialty certification Minimum of a master’s degree.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Pediatrix in United States.

Key Skills

Neonatal CareAPRNNational Specialty CertificationDelivery Room CareTertiary CareSurgical SupportECMO SupportResearchQuality ImprovementProtocol DevelopmentData EntryPlatform PresentationsEvidence-Based Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Fort Worth, TX at Pediatrix a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neonatology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Neonatology position at Pediatrix is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal Care, APRN, National Specialty Certification, Delivery Room Care, Tertiary Care, Surgical Support, ECMO Support, Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatology role.

Core responsibilities: Neonatal Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive neonatal care from the delivery room through discharge across multiple NICUs, including tertiary high-risk delivery hospitals and a Level IV children's hospital with surgical and ECMO support. Practitioners will also have opportunities to participat...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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