Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant NICU Opportunity, Waterbury

Fantastic Neonatal Physician Opportunity – Flexible Scheduling & Sign-On Bonus

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant to join our team caring for newborns in the Special Care Nursery (SCN) and Newborn Nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider seeking a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and a strong work-life balance in a supportive, academic-affiliated environment.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• 12- or 24-hour shifts
• 20K Sign-On Bonus available
• Flexible scheduling
• Work alongside experienced providers and neonatology attendings
• Supportive, collaborative practice environment

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries
• Admit and manage infants in the SCN
• Perform daily rounds and procedures
• Provide care for well babies in the Newborn Nursery
• Participate in Pediatric Codes and trauma responses
• Collaborate with neonatology, pediatric, nursing, and advanced practice teams

Preferred clinical experience includes intubation, umbilical artery and vein catheterization, IV placement, lumbar punctures, and urinary catheterization.

This is a great opportunity to remain clinically engaged in high-acuity neonatal care while enjoying greater flexibility and work-life balance.

About Waterbury Hospital:

Waterbury Hospital is a 357-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center designation, serving more than 350,000 residents in the greater Waterbury region. The hospital has nearly 700 providers and more than 2,000 staff members.

About UConn Health:

UConn Health is part of the nationally recognized University of Connecticut, providing patient care, medical education, and research through a leading academic health system.