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Posted 23 July, 2026

Neonatology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

Pediatrix
Knoxville, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Overview:

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**Per Diem** NNP Opportunity in Knoxville, TN - Apply Today!

Responsibilities:\n

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a neonatal nurse practitioner to join our well-established practice of 9 neonatologists and 7 NNPs, in Knoxville, Tennessee on a per diem basis.

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      • East Tennessee Children s Hospital is a busy 60-bed, Level-III NICU
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      • Our average daily census of 50 and a new state-of-the art unit
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      • Responsibilities include caring for babies in the NICU and Newborn Nursery
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      • There are approximately 7,000 deliveries per year and the hospital provides strong pediatric subspecialty support
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      • Services provided include high frequency ventilation and nitric oxide
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      • Wonderful support, established practice, all located in the beautiful valley of East Tennessee.
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About the Area

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Metropolitan Knoxville was recently ranked the best place to live in the US and Canada among cities with a population of fewer than one million. Conveniently located off three of the nation s major interstates, Knoxville is within a one day s drive of half of the country s population. Home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is also home to seventeen additional colleges which provide ample cultural and educational opportunities. The most-visited national park in the entire country- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is located right outside of Knoxville. A rich quality of life, outstanding schools, affordable housing and a low cost of living makes Knoxville a great place to live and work.

Qualifications:\n
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  • Current APRN national specialty certification in Neonatology
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  • Minimum of a master s degree
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  • TN license or IMLC license required
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  • Local candidates preferred
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Benefits and Compensation:\n

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

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Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

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  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
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  • Progyny Fertility Benefits
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  • Livongo Diabetes Management
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  • Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
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  • Smart Shopper
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  • 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
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  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 15% discount*
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  • Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
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  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
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  • Employee Optional Life and AD&D
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  • Short & Long Term Disability
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  • Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
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  • Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
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  • Parental Leave Benefit
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  • Sick Pay Bank
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  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
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  • Group Aflac Policies
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  • Identity Theft Protection
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  • Employee Charitable Fund
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  • Care.com
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  • Various Discount Programs
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*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

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**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us:\n


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Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:\n

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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