Neonatal Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant - NICU

This Critical Care Medicine position at Duke Health 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal Care, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Patient Education, Clinical Research, Emergency Interventions, Care Pathway Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct patient care and perform medical procedures for infants in specialized neonatal units under physician supervision. Collaborate with healthcare teams to diagnose, plan treatment, and implement evidence-based standards of care.

Benefits package: $10,000 Commitment bonus, Relocation Assistance, Duke Health benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.