
Neonatal | NP
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Nurse Practitioner
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $114
- Weekly
- $4,090
- Yearly (full-time)
- $212,680
- Contract length
- 52 weeks
- Start date
- October 12, 2026
This job pays about $114/hour — 89% above the median for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Ohio ($60.03/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Ohio right now
- 10 open Nurse Practitioner jobs in Ohio from 3 agencies, 2 of them in Columbus.
- Typical Nurse Practitioner pay in Ohio: $60.03/hour ($124,862/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($108/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) Locum Tenens Job in Columbus, Ohio – Level 3 NICU
Seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner job in Columbus, OH? Join a Level 3 NICU locum tenens opportunity and provide advanced neonatal care for medically complex newborns in a supportive, high-acuity hospital setting.
Job Details
- Position: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Locum Tenens
- Location: Columbus, OH 43214
- Setting: Level 3 NICU / High-delivery hospital
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: October 11, 2027
- Duration: 52 weeks
- Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Schedule: 50/50 day and night rotation
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $4,090-$4,380
Job Requirements
- Active Nurse Practitioner certification required
- At least 1 year of experience in neonatology required
- Experience in a Level 3 NICU or similar neonatal intensive care setting preferred
- Strong procedural skills, including intubation, umbilical line placement, and thoracentesis
- LP experience preferred
- Comfort working a rotating day and night schedule
- DEA may be required for credentialing
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced neonatal care in a busy NICU environment
- Assess, stabilize, and manage newborn patients with varying acuity levels
- Perform neonatal procedures as needed, including intubation and umbilical line placement
- Support care for a patient load of approximately 12-15 patients per shift
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
- Respond to clinical needs within a high-delivery hospital setting
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively across the care team
Why Join This Columbus Healthcare Opportunity?
- Work in a supportive Level 3 NICU with strong clinical collaboration
- Enjoy a balanced rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts
- Gain experience in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment
- Practice in Columbus, Ohio, a growing healthcare hub with an excellent quality of life
Apply now to join this Neonatal Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
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