Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – LOCUM

Palm Careers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 152,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice covered

Lodging provided

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Palm Health in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgery Pediatric Acute Care NP or PA to join a new unit. This 13‑week assignment may extend to 26 weeks, with 12‑hour shifts including days, overnights, and weekends.

You will support littlest post‑op patients in the Pediatric ICU and perform lines and ventilator management as part of a growing team. Candidates must have at least 1 year of pediatric critical care Advanced Practice experience and hold ACNP or PA certification.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of pediatric critical care advanced practice provider experience.
• Certification as Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or PA required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Cardiac Pediatric ICU for post‑operative patients.
• Perform lumbar punctures and central venous/arterial line placement; manage ventilation.
• Support team during 12‑hour shifts including days and overnights; weekend coverage as needed.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Acute care NP/PA experience

Ventilator management

Invasive line placement

Education

ACNP certification

PA certification

Job description

Palm Health is hiring experienced Cardiac Surgery Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Beautiful Dallas, TX!

We are hiring for 13-weeks to start but will be open to 26-week commitment for sure!

You will be part of our team growth as we open up a new unit to better serve our pediatric population in the area.You will be working in the Cardiac Pediatric Intensive Care Unit providing support to littlest post operation patients.The candidate must have at least one year of pediatric critical care advanced practice provider experience. Well rounded job summary with an exceptional team!

The candidate would be routinely performing Lumbar Punctures, femoral central venous line placement, peripheral arterial line placement, as well as ventilator management experience.Candidate must be an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification or experienced Physician Assistant.

Start Date:ASAP

End Date:13 weeks (option to extend)

Shift: 12 hour shifts: they will be days and overnights, with weekends mixed in too.Must be available for 6+ shifts every four weeks!!

ICU Unit:6-8 beds

Quick emergency credentialing !

Hourly Rate $110-130 Palm Health pays your mal practice, lodging, Travel, Rental Car/Mileage and MUCH MORE!