CICU Nurse Practitioner

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner with Pediatric Acute Care certification to provide advanced practice care to critically ill cardiac patients from newborns to adults in a collaborative Heart Institute setting.

The role involves managing postoperative cardiothoracic patients, patients on ECMO or VAD support, and complex cardiac conditions, with a PRN Day/Night rotation and part-time status on-site at the Burnet Campus.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field (may require clinical license, certification, or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree).
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
• Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Eligibility for or current licensing as an APRN in the state of Ohio.
• Strong interest in cardiac critical care; prior CICU or cardiac experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care to critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU.
• Manage complex postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Care for patients requiring ECMO, ventricular assist devices (VADs), and other advanced support.
• Manage patients with pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, complex arrhythmias, and pre‑ and post‑operative cardiac transplant.
• Provide care following complex cardiac catheterization and hybrid procedures.
• Support patients with cardiac disease requiring intensive care for non‑cardiac illnesses or surgeries.
• Collaborate closely with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, nursing, and allied health teams.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and evidence‑based practice initiatives.

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.

Masters degree in a related field

Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification

Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges

Eligibility for or current licensing as an APRN in the state of Ohio

Strong interest in cardiac critical care; prior CICU or cardiac experience required

Job description

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is currently seeking a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Nurse Practitioner with Pediatric Acute Care certification to join our nationally recognized Heart Institute. This role provides advanced practice care to critically ill cardiac patients across the lifespan, from newborns to adults, in a highly specialized and collaborative environment.

PRN Day/Night rotation required.

Compensation

• Expected Starting Salary Range: Minimum $54.90/hour – Midpoint $70.76/hour
• Expected Starting Pay Range (annualized): $114,192.00 – $146,369.60 (may vary based on FTE status)
• Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Background of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

The CICU is a 36-bed critical care unit within Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute and the Midwest’s first comprehensive Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. We provide specialized, state-of-the-art care for critically ill patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, including those requiring the most advanced medical and surgical therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care to critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU.
• Manage complex postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Care for patients requiring ECMO, ventricular assist devices (VADs), and other advanced support.
• Manage patients with pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, complex arrhythmias, and pre‑ and post‑operative cardiac transplant.
• Provide care following complex cardiac catheterization and hybrid procedures.
• Support patients with cardiac disease requiring intensive care for non‑cardiac illnesses or surgeries.
• Collaborate closely with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, nursing, and allied health teams.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and evidence‑based practice initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field (may require clinical license, certification, or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree).
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
• Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Eligibility for or current licensing as an APRN in the state of Ohio.
• Strong interest in cardiac critical care; prior CICU or cardiac experience required.

Location & Schedule

• Primary Location: Burnet Campus
• Schedule: Part time
• Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Department: APP Heart Institute–Inpatient
• Employee Status: Stand By
• FTE: 0
• Weekly Hours: 0

About Cincinnati Children’s

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it here.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.