Per Diem NICU Opportunities for APRN/NP and/or Physician Assistant

Fantastic Per Diem NICU Opportunity – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Waterbury, CT

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital is seeking an experienced Pediatric Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Special Care Nursery (SCN) and Newborn Nursery team. This per diem opportunity offers the flexibility to work when it fits your schedule while practicing alongside experienced providers and neonatology attendings in a supportive, academic-affiliated environment.

Why This Opportunity?

• Per diem flexibility with 24/7/365 coverage
• 12- and/or 24-hour shifts available
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Work in both the Special Care Nursery and Newborn Nursery
• Collaborate closely with experienced providers and neonatology attendings
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to practice in a high-acuity neonatal setting
• Supportive team with strong academic resources

Clinical Responsibilities

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

Preferred clinical skills include

• Intubation
• Umbilical artery and vein catheterization
• IV placement
• Lumbar punctures
• Urinary catheterization

This is an excellent opportunity for a PA or NP looking to maintain clinical involvement, expand neonatal experience, and enjoy the flexibility of a per diem schedule with 12- and/or 24-hour shifts.

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 throughout the greater Waterbury region. The hospital has more than 2,000 staff members and nearly 700 providers.

About UConn Health

UConn Health, part of the University of Connecticut, provides exceptional patient care, medical education, and research. Providers benefit from an academic environment, strong institutional resources, and opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Join UConn Health at Waterbury Hospital and make a meaningful impact on the care of newborns while enjoying the flexibility of a per diem position.

Flexible schedule. 12- or 24-hour shifts. Meaningful work. Exceptional team.

Contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.