Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$57.13-$85.75/hr
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Job Description
Job Requirements
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority.
Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution.
UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Job Description
The University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System, is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant to join the NICU team in Towson, Maryland.
- This position will focus on providing the highest quality care to high-risk infants in a Level III B NICU
- Responsibilities include comprehensive H&P, management and treatment of at-risk newborns, delivery room attendance and infant stabilization
- Must be willing to work rotating day and night 12 hr shifts
- Both experienced and newly graduated NNPs encouraged to apply!
- The successful candidate will have completed an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program and will have, or be eligible for, a Maryland NNP license.
- Physician Assistant candidates must have 1-2 years of NICU experience to be considered
SJMC is a CMS 5-Star, Leapfrog Grade ‘A’ hospital and ranked the #1 community hospital in Maryland by the U.S. News and World Report.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an excellent institution, healthcare system, and team.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s Degree (Required)
- Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Certification / Licensure / Registration
- Neonatal Registered Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Experience and Skills
Required Skills
Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills, Proven Analytical Skills
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $57.13-$85.75
- Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide
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Key Responsibilities
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care to high-risk infants in a Level III B NICU, including history and physical examinations. Responsibilities also include the management and treatment of at-risk newborns, delivery room attendance, and infant stabilization.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at University of Maryland Medical System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Neonatology (NP) — ranked against 164 active Neonatology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 64% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Neonatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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