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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

NP · Pediatric

Posted Jun 19 · New grads welcomed

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Shift
Rotating
Unit
NICU

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Role

Schedule
Rotating
Nurse to patient
1:1–1:3

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Term
Permanent
On the floor
Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
NP
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Experience
New graduates

Pay

Against the board
This role$71/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

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About this role

*Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)* _Community Regional Medical Center – In Partnership with Valley Children’s Healthcare_

Join a team that’s shaping the future of neonatal care in California’s Central Valley. We’re seeking a *Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)* to provide advanced, compassionate care to newborns across a dynamic and integrated network of Level III and Level IV NICUs. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to family-centered neonatal care.

*About the Role*

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will serve a defined patient population, functioning as an expert clinician, educator, consultant, care coordinator, and advocate. Your care will be delivered under the medical model in collaboration with CCS-paneled neonatologists, following established protocols, laws, and policies.

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This full-scope role primarily supports the Level III NICU at *Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC)* in Fresno, with opportunities to rotate through:

  • *Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera* – the region’s only *Level IV NICU*
  • *Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno* – a *Level III NICU*

*About the NICU Network*

*Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) – Level III NICU*

  • Part of the largest perinatal program in the Central Valley
  • Supports more than 2,300 infant admissions and 24,000 patient days annually
  • Nurse staffing ratios: 1:1 or 2:1 for intensive care, 1:3 for intermediate care
  • Access to pediatric and surgical subspecialists

*Valley Children’s Hospital – Level IV NICU*

  • The only Regional Level IV NICU in Central California
  • Care for 1,400+ critically ill and premature newborns annually
  • 25,000 patient days/year across the NICU network
  • Offers a comprehensive team including neonatologists, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and more
  • Supports satellite Level II and III NICUs in Fresno, Merced and Hanford

*What We’re Looking For*

*Experience*

  • 5+ years as an RN or NNP in a NICU setting preferred
  • *New graduate NNPs encouraged to apply*
  • Strong clinical knowledge in assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, and pediatric management preferred
  • Bilingual abilities are a plus
  • Must complete credentialing at CRMC, Saint Agnes, and Valley Children’s Hospital

*Education & Certifications*

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing (required)
  • Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program (required)
  • Active California RN and NP licensure (required)
  • BLS certification (within 30 days of hire)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (required)
  • National NP certification (e.g., NCC) within 6 months of hire

*Schedule, Location & Pay*

  • 24-hour coverage model – both day and night shifts available
  • Rotating coverage across CRMC, Saint Agnes, and Valley Children’s NICU in Madera
  • *Pay Range:* $75.00 - $111.00 - Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience

*Why Join Us?*

You’ll be part of a respected, collaborative team that delivers top-tier neonatal care across a regional network. From high-risk deliveries to complex cases of prematurity and congenital conditions, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise and impact lives at every stage of the neonatal journey.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $71.40 - $113.75 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

  • Fresno, CA 93721 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

  • Fresno, CA 93721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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*What We’re Looking For* *Experience* * 5+ years as an RN or NNP in a NICU setting preferred * *New graduate NNPs encouraged to apply* * Strong clinical knowledge in assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology,…· from this posting

Requirements

  • California RN
  • California NP
  • Active California RN and NP licensure (required)
  • BLS certification required
  • NRP certification required

Benefits highlights

  • Dental
  • Vision

Place

City
Fresno, CA
Median rent
$1,421/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$70,991/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
2% above the national average

Fresno area index 102.2, where 100 is the national average.

Address
9300 Valley Children's Pl, Madera, CA 93636, USA

Fresno sits in California's Central Valley, offering nurses an affordable launchpad to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia national parks within roughly an hour's drive. The Tower District brings local flavor with eateries, shops, and nightlife, while the city's diverse patient populations give RNs broad clinical experience.

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Valley Children's Healthcare
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Valley Children's Healthcare is a pediatric healthcare network founded more than 70 years ago by five visionary mothers who sought to bring high-quality children's healthcare to California's Central Valley. Today, the organization includes more than 740 physicians and 4,000 staff,…

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