Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neonatal
Listed compensation
$131k-$183k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Mayo Clinic Children’s Center offers a comprehensive range of pediatric programs provided by highly integrated teams of specialized physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses.
The hospital was Minnesota’s first designated Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and is one of the nation’s select few hospitals to offer a comprehensive pediatric transplant program.
More than 60,000 children receive treatment at Mayo Clinic each year, including more than 8,000 surgical cases and 3,000 inpatient hospital admissions.
Mayo Clinic and its Children’s Center is the medical center most recognized as a top choice for patients and families by U.S. News and World Report and many other ranking organizations.
The Division of Neonatal Medicine is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to work both independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team to assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate the health care needs of infants and neonates.
Practitioners in this position will care for neonates affected by prematurity, respiratory distress, infectious diseases, congenital heart disease, and/or other anomalies.
Clinical responsibilities include day-to-day management of newborns and resuscitation management of high-risk newborns with rotations between the following sites:
- Level III/IV NICU at Saint Mary's Hospital
- Level III Nursery and Delivery Room at Rochester Methodist Hospital
At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, over 800 admissions a year and approximately 2,300 annual births occur with newborns requiring intensive care management and evaluation. Established in 1977, the Division of Neonatal Medicine has seen steady growth in its clinical practice and in its contribution to research and education.
As a NNP at Mayo Clinic, you’ll experience a life changing career that reaffirms the Mayo principles of integrated multispecialty care within a patient-focused, family-centered environment.
Competitive Total Compensation & Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- Relocation funds available, based on distance moving, and payable with your first paycheck
- Accrue up to 28 days of Paid Time Off per year, which can be carried over from year-to-year.
- Generous CME benefit (dollars and days away in addition to PTO)
- World-class retirement benefits, including fully employer-funded pension plan and 403(b) with employer match
- Flexible choice options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employer paid short and long term disability, life insurance
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN and NNP license and certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) required.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice. Specialized training (Fellowship/Residency) in Neonatology or proven experience as a Neonatal physician assistant required.
DEA registration and ACLS/BLS certification required.
To be considered for this position please upload 2-3 letters of reference to your online application.
Mayo Clinic employees please upload 3 most recent ePraisals to online application to be considered for this position.
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Mayo Clinic ranks #13 of 27 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.6 / 10 · above average in neonatology (np) | ranked against 164 Neonatology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $131k–$183k | Neonatology median $139k (middle half $139k–$159k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$159k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Nurse Practitioner listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment255 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Neonatology pay trend | +7.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Mayo Clinic | #13 of 27 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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