Nurse Practitioner, Flex coverage CICU, ACCU, CPU

Boston Children's Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Transit discounts

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to support the Heart Center across CICU, ACCU, and CPU. The role offers flexible coverage for pediatric and adult patients, including post-cath recovery and acute inpatient management, with collaboration within a multidisciplinary Heart Center team to deliver family-centered care.

Minimum qualifications include an MS in Nursing, MA NP license, and 1+ year of NP experience (pediatrics/cardiac care/ICU/ED preferred).

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Massachusetts NP license; PNP or FNP certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• 1+ year NP experience preferred; new grads with 2+ years inpatient RN experience in pediatrics, cardiac care, ICU, ED.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-procedural and inpatient care for pediatric and adult cardiac patients across CPU, CICU, ACCU.
• Participate in rounds, assessments, care planning and management of acute cardiac conditions.
• Perform advanced procedures with training (e.g., intubation, central line insertion).
• Coordinate complex discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Educate and support patients, families, and staff; participate in quality improvement and research.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Cardiac care

Pediatrics

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

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 catheterizationsElectrophysiology proceduresCardiac surgery and other procedures requiring anesthesiaFunction 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:

• VentilatorsInotropic supportECMOCRRT/CVVHSedation titrationPerform 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 diseaseArrhythmiasHeart failurePre- 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:

PediatricsCardiac careICUED

Licensure / Certifications

Current Massachusetts NP license

PNP or FNP certification for Nurse Practitioners

Benefits

The role offers a competitive sign-on bonus ranging from: $5,000 to $20,000, based on your experience. (For those who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years).

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.