Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$90 an hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Hourly Pay Range: $64.89 - $90.85 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Position Highlights: Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) Location: Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL Full Time/Part Time: Per diem Hours: unit staffed 24/7, hours flexible Required Travel: n/a The hourly pay range listed above notes the minimum and max within the job code, however, all per diem hours will be paid at a flat rate of $90 an hour for this per diem role.
Elmhurst Hospital is a Level IIe Special Care Nursery with over 3000 annual births. Our special care nursery provides private rooms for term infants need of transitional as well as long term care for late preterm infants.
The Department of Neonatology is currently seeking a Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who will work collaboratively with a neonatologist, as well as independently.
The position utilizes critical judgement in the performance of delivery room resuscitation, common newborn diagnosis and management, as well as specialized long term care for late preterm infants. This individual will function autonomously, as well as a collaborating member of the neonatal interdisciplinary care team.
What you will need: License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required Education: Completion of accredited pediatric residency or Master's level program in specialty area Certification: BLS for Healthcare Provider and NRP certifications required.
Certification in specialty: American Board of Pediatrics eligible, NCC certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
Certificate of completion from neonatal PA fellowship Experience: 5+ years of IP Newborn (preferred) or Pediatric, Immediate Care or Pediatric ED experience highly preferred Special Knowledge and Skills Required: Newborn airway management including intubation Central line placement (umbilical and PCVC) Newborn chest tube placement Equipment Utilized within the Scope of the Position: Stethoscope Monitors Small baby equipment Flow inflating bag Ventilators – (HFJV, HFOV, cMV, NIMV, iNO, etc) Sterile procedures Therapeutic hypothermia What you will do: Under the supervision of a physician: Providing appropriate medical care to newborn patients L&D, newborn nursery, and intensive care unit during his/her scheduled shift.
Ensuring that an adequate medical record is maintained for each patient seen and treated during his/her shift Provides appropriate procedural tasks as needed (PPV, intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc). Participating in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
Collaborating in the development, review and evaluation of policies and procedures. Participating in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
Acting as a resource for clinical skills for staff Understanding the opportunity to participate in clinical research Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.
Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
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Key Responsibilities
The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider will provide appropriate medical care to newborn patients across L&D, the newborn nursery, and the intensive care unit, ensuring accurate medical records are maintained for all treated patients. This role includes performing necessary procedural tasks such as PPV, intubation, central lines, and chest tubes, while collaborating on policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Illinois, along with Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance Licenses, and have completed an accredited pediatric residency or Master's level program. Required certifications include BLS, NRP, and specialty certification (NCC for NNP or completion of a neonatal PA fellowship), with 5+ years of preferred experience in IP Newborn, Pediatric, Immediate Care, or Pediatric ED settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Nevada System of Higher Education a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Neonatology (NP) — ranked against 163 active Neonatology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 70% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Neonatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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