Part Time - 7 days a month NICU Nurse Practitioner Role - Tucson, AZ

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time, 72 Hours) – Northwest Medical Center – Tucson, AZ

Northwest Medical Center, the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join its NICU team in Tucson, Arizona, for a Part-Time (72 hours per pay period) position. This is a 100% inpatient opportunity in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care setting, offering strong physician collaboration and structured shift coverage.

At Northwest Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems (CHS), a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.

Shift & Schedule Highlights

• Part-Time Commitment: 72 hours per pay period.
• Weekday Shifts: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Monday through Friday).
• Weekend Shifts: 2:00 PM – 8:00 AM.
• (PRN shifts may also be considered).

Position Highlights

• Clinical Setting: 100% inpatient, high-acuity NICU environment.
• Procedures: Must be fully competent and comfortable performing standard NICU procedures.
• Support: Travel expenses covered for out-of-area candidates during shifts.
• Malpractice: Medical malpractice coverage is included.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
• Dedicated, prior NICU experience and formal Neonatology training required.
• Active Arizona state nursing license or the immediate ability to obtain one.

Part-Time Package May Include

• Competitive hourly shift-rate compensation.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Reimbursement options for required licenses, dues, and subscriptions.
• Pro-rated health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits may be considered based on hours worked.

Ready to apply or learn more?

If you are an experienced NNP looking for a stable part-time schedule with structured night and weekend hours, we want to hear from you.

About the Hospital

Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women’s health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.

Community

Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona, and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.