TheraEX Staffing Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Neonatology for a locum tenens job in Portland, Oregon.

• Specialty: Neonatology
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: 04/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Permanent Position

Providence Portland Medical Center 4805 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

Position Overview

Providence Women’s and Children’s Services is seeking a full‑time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant who has completed a 12‑month Neonatal PA fellowship/residency) to join a highly respected and well‑established neonatal team serving both Providence Portland Medical Center (PPMC) and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (PSVMC). This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in two Level III NICUs within teaching hospitals that offer Maternal Fetal Medicine consultation, OB Hospitalist support, and a collaborative, team‑based care model.

In this role, you will provide advanced clinical management for high‑risk neonates and infants, attend deliveries, perform neonatal procedures, and partner closely with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff to deliver high‑value, family‑centered care. Providers exercise autonomy in ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests and play a key role in shaping individualized treatment plans.

Schedule & Coverage

• Permanent, full‑time position
• 12‑ or 24‑hour in‑hospital shifts
  • 7 AM–7 PM or 7 AM–7 AM
• PPMC typically uses 24‑hour shifts (lower acuity)
• PSVMC offers both 12‑ and 24‑hour shifts (higher acuity, smaller and sicker infants)
• No home call required
• Shared coverage with a team of 13 NNPs within Providence Medical Group

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for high‑risk neonates in Level III NICUs
• Attend high‑volume deliveries and manage neonatal stabilization
• Perform neonatal procedures, including intubation, line placement, and resuscitation
• Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
• Collaborate with neonatologists (contracted partners), nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support family education and promote family‑centered care
• Utilize dedicated provider workspaces at both PPMC and PSVMC

Patient Volumes

• PPMC: ~10 patients per day
• PSVMC: ~22 patients per day
• Delivery volume:
  • Providence Portland: ~4,500 deliveries annually
  • Providence St. Vincent: ~3,000 deliveries annually

High delivery volume makes prior delivery‑room experience strongly preferred.

Compensation

• $130,000-$135,000 Per Year with a full benefits package

Qualifications

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP‑BC) OR Physician Assistant who has completed a 12‑month Neonatal PA fellowship/residency
• Minimum of 1–2 years of independent neonatal experience strongly preferred
• Experience attending deliveries and performing neonatal procedures
• Active Oregon license (or ability to obtain)
• NRP certification required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a teaching‑hospital environment

About Providence Women’s & Children’s Services

Providence is a regional leader in neonatal and perinatal care, offering integrated services across multiple campuses. Both PPMC and PSVMC are teaching hospitals with robust support systems, collaborative physician partnerships, and a strong commitment to high‑quality, compassionate neonatal care.

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits