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

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.