Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

Pediatrix

14 days ago

Atlanta, GeorgiaPer Diem / PRNPediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in Georgia

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pediatrix as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Per Diem, NICU in United States. Overview Per Diem PNP position at Emory Johns Creek right outside of Atlanta! Responsibilities Pediatrix Medical Group invites an experiened, Board Certified Neonatologist to join our Level III NICU team at Emory Johns Creek.

Key Responsibilities

growing communities NICU Highlights: 16

bed Level III NICU with an average daily census of 7

8 babies Clinical Responsibilities: NBN coverage only ADC in NBN: 8

14 babies/day 8 hour shifts (starting at 7am) Over 1,100 annual deliveries and a thriving newborn nursery

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $1.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

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

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

Key Skills

NeonatologyNewborn nursery coverageInpatient careClinical assessmentPatient careEvidence-based practiceQuality improvementSafety initiatives

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current APRN national specialty certification and a minimum of a master’s degree. Recent newborn experience in an inpatient setting and an active Georgia license are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem) at Pediatrix a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Pediatrics 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatology, Newborn nursery coverage, Inpatient care, Clinical assessment, Patient care, Evidence-based practice, Quality improvement, Safety initiatives. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner will provide newborn nursery coverage at the Emory Johns Creek Level III NICU. Responsibilities include managing an average daily census of 8-14 babies during 8-hour shifts.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Sign-On Bonuses, 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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