Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
MedStar Health · Baltimore, MD
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center · 9000 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD, US, 21237
- Pay: $115,000 – $190,000 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day/Night (Rotating Weekends)
- Location: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
- MedStar Job ID: 159707
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center | Eastern Baltimore County in Rosedale, MD
MedStar Medical Group is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our established and well-staffed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in eastern Baltimore County. Conveniently located with easy access to Baltimore City and surrounding communities, MedStar Franklin Square offers an accessible location for providers throughout the greater Baltimore region.
For more than 25 years, the Franklin Square neonatal team has cared for premature and critically ill newborns. Our Level III NICU is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and staffed by highly trained, compassionate caregivers.
Unit Highlights
- 23 total beds, including 19 private rooms and 4 rooms for multiples
- Established team of 5 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and 4 Neonatologists
- Approximately 300 NICU admissions annually
- Level III NICU with state-of-the-art medical technology
- Low associate turnover
- Excellent teamwork and a highly collaborative environment
- Experienced, compassionate multidisciplinary team
- Strong commitment to family-centered neonatal care
- Consistent high patient satisfaction and outstanding outcomes reported through the Vermont Oxford Network.
Schedule & Position Details
This is primarily a salaried, full-time opportunity working 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week. The schedule includes a combination of day and night shifts, with holiday coverage shared equally among the group.
Part-time and PRN arrangements may also be considered based on experience, availability, and the needs of the NICU team.
As a MedStar Medical Group Clinician, You Can Expect
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Work/life balance
- CME leave and $3,000 CME allowance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Opportunity for yearly merit-based salary increases
Minimum Qualifications
- PA candidates: Current unrestricted Physician Assistant license to practice in Maryland; national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); must have completed a Neonatal Fellowship
- NNP candidates: Current unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license to practice in Maryland; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification through the National Certification Corporation
- Minimum of 1 year of Neonatal NP/PA experience preferred
- Qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.