Nurse Practitioner, Flex coverage CICU, ACCU, CPU

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive sign-on bonus ranging from $5,000 to $20,000

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a flex role across the Heart Center, focusing on providing high-quality care for pediatric and adult patients in multiple cardiac units. The ideal candidate should have a Master of Science in Nursing, possess a current Massachusetts NP license, and preferably have NP experience. The position offers a full-time schedule of 36-40 hours per week, alongside competitive sign-on bonuses based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of NP experience preferred, new graduates with inpatient RN experience accepted.
• Must possess current Massachusetts NP license.
• PNP or FNP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide post‑procedural care for pediatric and adult patients.
• Manage critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU.
• Provide inpatient care for patients with congenital heart disease.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Pediatric care

Cardiac care

ICU experience

Patient management

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

The Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital is a world leader in pediatric cardiovascular care, recognized for pioneering treatments that have transformed outcomes for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a flex role supporting patients across the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), and Cardiac Procedural Unit. This unique role offers flexible and adaptable coverage for pediatric and adult patients throughout the Heart Center—from post‑cath recovery to acute inpatient management and intensive care. The NP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Heart Center team to provide high‑quality, family‑centered care to patients with complex congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Cardiac Procedural Unit (CPU)

• Provide post‑procedural care for pediatric and adult patients undergoing:
  • Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations
  • Electrophysiology procedures
  • Cardiac surgery and other procedures requiring anesthesia
  • Function in the post procedure patient management, observation and discharge

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

• Manage pre‑ and post‑operative critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU
• Participate in medical rounds, assessments, care planning, and ongoing management of acute cardiac patients
• Manage:
  • Ventilators
  • Inotropic support
  • ECMO
  • CRRT/CVVH
  • Sedation titration
  • Perform advanced procedures such as intubation and central line placement (training provided)

Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU)

• Provide inpatient care for pediatric and adult patients with:
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Arrhythmias
  • Heart failure
  • Pre‑ and post‑heart transplant needs
• Manage cardiology patients admitted for non‑cardiac medical issues
• Provide inpatient care for patients following cardiac surgery
• Coordinate care for acute and chronic medical conditions
• Facilitate complex discharge planning and transitions of care
• Collaborate with consulting services and the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes

Additional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a family‑centered care environment
• Educate and support patients, families, and staff
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and clinical program development
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment through collaboration with physicians, fellows, nurses, and trainees

Schedule

• Full‑time, 36 hours/week with potential for 40 hours/week
• Up to 50% day/night rotation
• Every 3rd weekend
• Some holidays, including major holidays

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program

Experience

• 1+ year of NP experience preferred
• New graduate NPs considered with 2+ years of inpatient RN experience, preferably in:
  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiac care
  • ICU
  • ED

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Massachusetts NP license
• PNP or FNP certification for Nurse Practitioners

This role offers a competitive sign‑on bonus ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, based on your experience.