NP / Nurse Practitioner / Colorado / Locum or Permanent / Neonatal Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP or PA) Job
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Description
Join our Aurora, CO team!
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – NICU (Level III & IV)
$130,499 to $195,749 annually | $62.74 to $94.11 per hour + sign on bonus
Requirements to Apply
- Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
- Active or eligible Colorado RN/APRN license (NNP) or PA license
- Board certification (NNP-BC or PA-C with neonatal experience)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
- BLS/CPR (AHA) required; PALS preferred
- 3+ years combined RN/NP/PA NICU experience in Level III or IV environments strongly preferred
- Ability to manage critically ill neonates in high acuity clinical settings
Full time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity supporting Level III and Level IV NICU environments in Aurora, Colorado. This permanent NICU APP role provides advanced neonatal care for premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns, including extremely low birth weight infants, within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Job Overview
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive neonatal care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures, and family centered care. Providers collaborate with neonatologists, bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and specialty teams to manage complex neonatal conditions, advanced ventilation, and critical care interventions.
Providers may be aligned to Level III or Level IV NICU teams based on experience and clinical interests, while maintaining the same scope of practice across units.
Schedule
- 12 hour day or night shifts with optional 24 hour shifts
- 6 week scheduling blocks
- 0.9 FTE commitment
- 18 twelve hour shifts per block, or
- 9 twenty four hour shifts per block
- Average schedule: about 3 twelve hour shifts per week
Sign On & Relocation
- $10,000 sign on bonus for 1 year commitment
- $20,000 sign on bonus for 2 year commitment
- Relocation assistance starting at $1,800+ depending on distance
- Incentives available for qualified external candidates relocating 100+ miles
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- CME allowance and continuing education support
- Malpractice coverage with tail
Who Are We?
Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization known for advanced neonatal and pediatric care, clinical excellence, and innovation. The NICU program treats some of the most complex neonatal cases in the region and provides a collaborative environment where NNPs and PAs can grow professionally and specialize in high acuity neonatal care.
Where?
Aurora, Colorado offers an outstanding quality of life just outside Denver with easy access to urban amenities and Rocky Mountain recreation. Residents enjoy 300+ days of sunshine, strong schools, diverse neighborhoods, and world class outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and skiing. Aurora provides an ideal balance of career opportunity, family friendly living, and Colorado lifestyle.
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| Employer: |
Cross Country Healthcare
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| Post Date: |
Sep 15, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Advanced Practitioner |
| Job Type: |
NP |
| Specialty: |
Nurse Practitioner |
| Location: |
Colorado - Aurora |
| Job Reference: |
180587 |
| Contact Details: |
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