Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Salt Lake City, UT | 30-Week Travel Assignment

Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) – Salt Lake City, UT. 30-week travel assignment; competitive weekly pay, 12-hour day shifts.

Provide advanced neonatal care in the Neonatal Primary Children’s Unit and enjoy life in Salt Lake City—close to the Wasatch Mountains, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. This opportunity is ideal for Nurse Practitioners (NNP/ACNP) seeking locum tenens, travel NP jobs, or short-term neonatal assignments in Utah.

Job Details — Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

• Setting: Neonatal Primary Children’s Unit (NICU/Neonatology)
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Assignment Duration: 30 weeks (Start: 6/7/2026 – End: 1/2/2027)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Travel Contract) — Utah locum tenens opportunity
• Number of Openings: 4
  
  

Minimum Qualifications — Nurse Practitioner Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an acute care, neonatal, or NICU setting (Neonatal NP / Acute Care NP experience preferred)
• Current state APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) license or eligible for expedited licensing in Utah
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a recognized body (ANCC or AANP)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II–V and Federal DEA registration (II–V)
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to assist with patient care and operate clinical equipment
  
  

Primary Responsibilities — Neonatal Acute Care

• Perform comprehensive neonatal patient assessments and collect accurate clinical information
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and exams to guide neonatal care
• Diagnose neonatal conditions and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans
• Provide and oversee treatment including prescriptive practice within state scope and DEA-controlled substance rules
• Deliver advanced specialty neonatal care using clinical judgment for timely and cost-efficient outcomes
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures appropriate to neonatal/acute care practice
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Educate families, caregivers, and clinical staff to support continuity of neonatal care
• Train, mentor, and precept clinical staff and students as appropriate
• Stay current with best practices in neonatology, participate in continuing education, and support quality initiatives
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to optimize patient outcomes in the NICU
  
  

Why Apply — Salt Lake City Healthcare Opportunity

This locum tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role offers an excellent clinical experience in a high-quality pediatric/neonatal facility in Salt Lake City, UT. Ideal for clinicians seeking neonatal nurse practitioner jobs, travel NP assignments, or short-term acute care roles in Utah.

Apply now to be considered for this Neonatal Nurse Practitioner locum tenens position in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join our healthcare team today and make an immediate impact in neonatal care.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.