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How much do neonatal jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for neonatal in Wisconsin is $290,476.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $201,900.00 and $403,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a neonatal nurse?

Neonatal nurses are specialized registered nurses who care for newborn infants, particularly those who are premature, ill, or have health complications immediately after birth. They work primarily in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and provide critical care, monitoring, and support to both infants and their families. Their responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for newborns.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a neonatal nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Neonatal Nurse, you need in-depth knowledge of neonatal care, a nursing degree, RN licensure, and often additional certification in neonatal resuscitation. Familiarity with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) equipment, electronic health records, and specialized monitoring systems is crucial. Compassion, attention to detail, and effective communication with families and healthcare teams set outstanding neonatal nurses apart. These competencies are vital to ensure the delicate health needs of newborns are met with precision and empathy in high-stakes environments.

What are some common challenges faced by neonatal nurses and how do they work with the healthcare team to address them?

Neonatal nurses often encounter challenges such as providing care for critically ill or premature infants, supporting anxious families, and adapting to rapidly changing patient conditions. To address these, they work closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to develop and implement care plans. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as neonatal nurses often participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate on interventions to ensure the best outcomes for newborns. Additionally, they receive ongoing training to stay current with advances in neonatal care and technology.

What is a neonatal job?

A neonatal job involves caring for newborns, especially premature or ill infants, in settings such as neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Professionals in this field, like neonatal nurses or doctors, require specialized training, certifications, and skills to monitor and support fragile infants' health and development.

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Infographic showing various Neonatal job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $290,476 per year, or $139.7 per hour.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Froedtert South, Inc.

Pleasant Prairie, WI • On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Froedtert South rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

453rd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Froedtert South is seeking full-time and part-time certified Neonatology Nurse Practitioners to work at our Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, previously known as St. Catherine's Medical Center Campus, located at 9500 76th Street in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Ideal NNP candidates are experts in managing the health care needs of newborns and infants as well as their families. The NNP diagnoses and treats patients in collaboration with Neonatologists, other pediatric physicians, and other healthcare providers, making both independent and interdependent decisions in assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of the healthcare needs of neonates and infants. NNPs also select and perform clinically- indicated advanced diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Doctor of Nurse Practitioner
  • Successful completion of a formal nurse practitioner program that prepares neonatal nurse practitioners and awards graduate degrees. The program shall be accredited by a Commission on Collegiate Nursing (CCNE) or National League of Nursing Accrediting Council (NLNAC)
  • Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin
  • Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the State of Wisconsin and
    Drug Performance Administration (DEA) registration issued by DEA
  • Nurse Practitioner certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) and/or Nurse Practitioner certification issued by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • 3-5 years of clinical experience as an RN, and/or, 1-3 years of experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a level 3 NICU (preferred)

Froedtert South is located conveniently on the Wisconsin/Illinois border just minutes from the interstate. We offer a competitive wage, an excellent benefits package including health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement and an employer-matched 403(b) retirement program.
Our state-of-the art level 2 NICU is supported by 24/7 Neonatologist call coverage.
Froedtert South is more than a place to work; it's a place to grow your career at a financially stable, thriving organization in the rapidly-growing I-94 corridor of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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