PICU Nurse Practitioner
Boston, MA, 02101, USA
- Healthcare
- Pediatric Cardiac ICU
- Nurse Practitioner
- Critical Care
Experienced Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner providing critical care and post-operative management for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients with congenital heart defects. Works in a hospital setting with a multidisciplinary team, covering a mix of day and night shifts including weekends. Requires board certification in Pediatric Cardiology, multiple life support certifications, and at least two years of specialized pediatric CICU experience.
Job Description
Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner Locum Need
Schedule:
3x12-hour shifts/week
Mix of day (7:00 AM 7:00 PM) and night shifts (50/50 split)
Every 3rd weekend required
No call
Holidays paid at 1.5x
Coverage Dates (Weeks of):
Start Date: May 11, 2025
Ongoing assignment
Practice Setting:
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
Facility Type: Hospital
Bed Size: 477
Average Census: 5 12 patients/day
Patient Population: Neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
Support Staff: RNs, APPs, attending physicians
Skills & Procedures Required:
Critical care for high-acuity cardiac patients
Post-operative cardiac management
Experience with congenital heart defects
Pediatric CICU experience required
Requirements:
Board Certified NP (ANCC or AANP) in Pediatric Cardiology
Active MA license (no licensing assistance available)
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
MA Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and DEA license required
Minimum 2 years experience in pediatric CICU
EMR: Epic
Credentialing Timeframe: days




