Pediatric Cardiac ICU Advanced Practice Provider

HCA HealthONE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Call coverage compensation

Sign-on/commencement bonus

Educational reimbursement

Relocation bonus

Robust benefits package (malpractice,

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's is seeking two Advanced Practice Providers to join their growing Cardiac Intensive Care Unit in Denver. The roles involve direct care for pediatric and adult congenital cardiac patients, collaborating with cardiology, surgery and ICU teams.

Flexible shifts and strong family-centered care are emphasized. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in NP/PA, current licensure with BLS/PALS, and CICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure and certification (BLS and PALS required; ACLS preferred).
• Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans for pediatric and adult congenital cardiac patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medications and therapies.
• Participate in daily rounds, respond to emergencies, provide procedural support as needed.
• Facilitate communication with families, contribute to care coordination, and ensure smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nurses, and other team members.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Procedural skills

Communication

Teamwork in high-acuity settings

Shifts flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in NP/PA

Job description

Job Summary

HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's is seeking two Advanced Practice Providers to join their growing Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Specialization

Pediatric Cardiology

Critical Care Cardiology

Salary Estimate

$110,000 - $150,000 / year

Qualified Candidates

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current licensure and certification (BLS and PALS required; ACLS preferred)
• Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) experience preferred
• Plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, family-centered care to critically ill pediatric and adult congenital cardiac patients
• Works collaboratively with cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nurses, and other team members; the APP manages complex patients across the continuum of care from admission through discharge
• Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and managing medications and therapies. APPs participate in daily rounds, respond to emergencies, and provide procedural support as needed. They also facilitate communication with families, contribute to care coordination, and ensure smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings
• Strong clinical judgment and procedural skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork in high-acuity settings
• Flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call coverage

Incentive/Benefits Package

• When applicable, may be eligible for additional compensation if engaged to provide call coverage services and/or administrative services
• In some circumstances, a minimum base guarantee, sign-on/commencement, educational reimbursement, quality incentive, and/or relocation bonuses may be contemplated. Bonuses are awarded in exceptional circumstances only
• Robust benefits are available for full-time employees, which includes: paid malpractice, medical, behavioral health, prescription drug, dental and vision, wellbeing resources, life and disability, 401K plan with employer matching contributions, employee stock purchase plan, time off and other paid leave as required by law, supplemental health protection plans, flexible spending accounts, financial wellbeing resources, time away from work program, family-focused benefits, CorePlus voluntary benefits, CME allowance, CME Time-Off, and license reimbursement. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents and the company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time

About HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's (RMC)

• RMC is part of HCA HealthONE, Denver's largest hospital system and a division of HCA Healthcare, which includes over 185 hospitals nationwide
• RMC is home to a growing cardiac surgical program with plans to care for all acuity and STAT categories
• Dedicated 10-bed CICU in development with plans to expand with growth of the program
• 143 bed children's hospital including 84 NICU beds and 10 PICU beds; RMC is home to the largest Level IV NICU in the region with a high-risk OB and Level IV maternal Deck
• Active and expanding interventional cardiology and invasive electrophysiology (EP) programs
• RMC is supported by a diverse medical staff of over 300 pediatric specialists, including neonatologists and maternal-fetal medicine experts

Denver Location

Denver offers an unbeatable combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle. With 300 days of sunshine, stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, and quick access to world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation, Denver is one of the healthiest and fastest-growing cities in the country. Join us in shaping the future of pediatric cardiac care-where innovation meets compassion.