Pays $115K - $152KNurse Practitioner market median is ~$139k (299 jobs) · Above average in Neonatology (NP) for work-life (1.7/10, vs 153 in this specialty)

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Christiana Care NICU

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Neonatology (NP)Full-Time Full Practice Authority
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

$115K - $152K. Level III NICU. Rotating shifts. Nights and weekends required. High-acuity care.

Join Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a NICU NP/PA – Level III NICU in United States. SHIFT: Any (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.
  • Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific.

Requirements

  • Required Master's Degree Physician Assistant
  • Preferred OR Master's Degree Nursing Required Skills and Abilities Ability to work in an inter
  • Delaware State Licensing Board
  • Required or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Delaware)

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $115K - $152K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a NICU NP/PA – Level III NICU.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neonatal intensive careClinical assessmentPatient care managementTreatment planningInvasive interventionsElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationQuality improvementPatient safetyMentoringCritical carePhysiologic monitoringHealth promotionClinical research

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In Delaware, Nurse Practitioner listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$128k across 65 listings, vs ~$138k nationally (15,670 listings).

Delaware's cost-of-living index is 108.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state — Delaware ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.7/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability