The Division of Neonatology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a neonatal nurse practitioner or neonatal PA to provide patient care at the Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU. The care and management of critically ill infants requiring hospitalization in a level III neonatal intensive care unit. This NNP/PA will cover night and/or day shifts as assigned including weekend coverage. The NNP/PA will act in accordance with Florida Statutes. This is a Faculty position at the level of Instructor with opportunity for promotion.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is based at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) in Tampa, FL.  TGH is a 1,018-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.  It is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in west central Florida, serving a dozen counties with a population of over 4 million. In addition to being a level one trauma center, it has a level 3 NICU.  

The 82-bed Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU is a designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center designated by the State of Florida to deliver the highest level of medical care to premature and sick infants, and to women with high-risk pregnancies. USF/TGH Neonatology also participates in the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, a statewide initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Florida.  Neonatal services include a Neonatal Transport Team, Fetal Care Center, and Whole-Body Cooling.  Pediatric subspecialties available for collaborative treatment of neonatal patients including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Metabolic Genetics. 

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• Annual CME allowance

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Qualified Candidates

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• APRN/PA training
• Florida License
• BLS/AED certification is required and must be maintained.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience Requirements: 2-5 years; at least 2 years of experience evaluating pediatric patients (2 years’ experience assessing neonates preferred)

About USF Health - Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU at TGH

USF Health, in partnership with Muma Children's Hospital at TGH, is a leader in academic medicine and advanced neonatal care. The Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU is an 82-bed nationally recognized facility, offering the highest level of care for critically ill newborns across the region. We are committed to excellence in clinical practice, research, and education, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The 2025 Best Medical Schools: Research list released today by U.S. News places the college as one of only 16 medical schools nationally, and the only one in Florida, to receive a Tier 1 ranking, the highest designation by U.S. News. The University of South Florida is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in Florida.

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