Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Day Shift

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.

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

Position Details

Status: Full Time, Exempt					FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 FTE (72 hrs)
Shift: Day					Shift Length: 12
Pay Range: 75.00 - 111.00					Location: Fresno, CA 93720 USA

About Us:

Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) operates a Level III NICU and is part of the largest perinatal program in California’s Central Valley. The unit supports more than 2,300 infant admissions and 24,000 patient days annually. Nurse staffing ratios are maintained at 1:1 or 2:1 for intensive care and 1:3 for intermediate care, ensuring high-quality attention to each patient. Valley Children’s Hospital is home to the only Regional Level IV NICU in Central California, providing specialized care for more than 1,400 critically ill and premature newborns each year. The NICU network delivers approximately 25,000 patient days annually and is supported by a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team. In addition to its main facility, the hospital also supports satellite Level II and Level III NICUs in Merced, Hanford, and Fresno, ensuring regional access to high-level neonatal care. 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.

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 skills a plus
• Must successfully complete credentialing process through CRMC, Valley Children’s Hospital and Saint Agnes

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Nursing required
• Graduate of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program required
• California RN and NNP licenses required
• BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• National NP Certification (e.g., NCC) required within 6 months of hire or transfer into position

ADDITIONAL SHIFT DETAILS:

• 24-hour coverage model with 12-hour shifts
• Rotating coverage across CRMC, Saint Agnes, and Valley Children’s NICU in Madera

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.