Adelphi Staffing logo
Adelphi Staffing
Worcester, Massachusetts

NP - Neonatology

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsContract Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Id: L-NP-60622
  • Profession: Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty: NP - Neonatology
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Worcester, MA 01608
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  • Coverage Period: Oct 05, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
  • Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8a; Weekends, 7a – 7a (24-hour shifts)
  • On-Call Shift Schedule: As specified in specific shifts (some nights are on-call)
  • Call Type: In-House
  • Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

Specific Shifts to FILL

Night Shifts (Weekdays) 5p– 7a

  • Oct
  • 5,13 (nights)
  • Nov 10,11,14 (nights)
  • Dec 4,17 (nights)

(2027)

  • Jan 7, 14,15,20,29
  • Feb 1–5,8–12, 15–19,22–26 (nights)

Day Shifts 7a– 5p

  • Oct 2026; 28,29
  • Nov 2026; 2,5,17, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27
  • Dec 2026; 15, 22-24, 28-31
  • Jan 2027; - Jan 1

Patient Information

  • Patient Demographics: Neonates
  • Rounding: Assigned Patients
  • Case Mix: Neonatal intensive care

Facility Information

EMR System: Cerner

Privileges & Compliance

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Job Requirements

  • Board: BC required – Certified
  • Licenses: Licensed in MA
  • Certifications: PALS required
  • Fellowship: Preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to critically ill newborns in a 24/7 onsite setting.
  • Manage and monitor neonates requiring advanced life support, including ventilators, IVs, and medications.
  • Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Perform neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, lumbar puncture, and chest tube insertion.
  • Ensure accurate documentation, follow hospital protocols, and communicate effectively with families.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to critically ill newborns in an inpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage treatment plans and perform specialized neonatal procedures.

Requirements

Must be a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a valid Massachusetts license. PALS certification is required, and neonatal fellowship training is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ventilator managementPatient monitoringClinical documentationCollaborationCritical care

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 38 employers

19
<$185k
13
$185k-210k
8
$210k-235k
4
$235k-260k
6
$260k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
69%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Locum Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (NP)Locums

Rinvio Recruitment · Downey, California

$120-$130/hr
#2

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP - Remote TelehealthContract

August Rose Health Center · Maryland

$75-$130/hr
#3

Locum OBGYN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

$120-$130/hr
#4

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$240k-$270k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 70% of Neonatology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 163 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Adelphi Staffing logo

About Adelphi Staffing

Staffing and Recruiting
Kennesaw, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered by Agency