Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville, NC

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our collaborative NICU team. This position works under the direct supervision of board-certified Neonatologists and provides high-quality care to neonatal patients in a supportive, team-based environment.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville offers an affordable cost of living, numerous public and private schools, and a growing medical community, making it an attractive place to live and work. Fayetteville’s central location provides easy access to Raleigh, Charlotte, the North Carolina mountains, and the coast, offering a wide range of outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and weekend getaway opportunities.

About Cape Fear Valley Health

Cape Fear Valley Health is a 1,000+ bed regional health system serving more than one million patients annually throughout southeastern North Carolina. The system includes multiple hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty practices. Our Labor & Delivery service averages approximately 4,000 deliveries annually, including a large referral base for high-risk pregnancies.

NICU Information

Our Level III NICU is a dedicated 44-bed unit, including 21 intensive care beds and an adjoining 23-bed intermediate care unit. The unit serves as a regional referral center for high-risk neonatal care, providing comprehensive management of premature and critically ill newborns.

We provide 24-hour coverage for high-risk deliveries and staff a dedicated neonatal ground transport team serving seven surrounding counties, with transport to tertiary centers when a higher level of care is required.

The treatment team consists of five board-certified Neonatologists, eleven certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and additional support staff working collaboratively to provide exceptional care for newborns ranging from 23 weeks gestation through post-term, including those with complex medical needs.

Staffing Model

Each shift is supported by a collaborative team structure that includes:

· Two Neonatologists (attending physician and back-up physician

· Two Neonatal Nurse Practitioners

· Day shift coverage: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM

· Night shift coverage: 8:00 PM – 8:30 AM

Position Highlights

· Position primarily supports night shift coverage, with occasional day shifts depending on staffing needs

· Structured orientation and intensive training program (3–12 months) tailored to experience level

· Flexible scheduling model with a total annual commitment of 144 shifts, including clinical coverage, education days, and administrative time as scheduling permits

Qualifications

· Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program

· Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)

· Eligible for North Carolina licensure

Compensation & Benefits

· Highly competitive three-tier salary structure

· Providers with 6+ years of experience qualify for the top salary tier

· Annual Quality Improvement (QI) bonus

· Night shift differential

· Extra shift incentive rate

· Paid malpractice insurance

· CME time and allowance

· 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

· Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

· Additional family-friendly benefits

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person