Pediatric Critical Care APP (NP/PA) — Night Shift

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Commitment Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System is hiring a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for nights. This role combines NP or PA responsibilities to deliver care for critically ill children aged 0–21 across PICU/PCICU/PPCU, with rapid response involvement.

Requirements include NP or PA certification, NC licensure, and experience in pediatric acute care. The position supports education, research, and leadership within Duke Health.

Qualifications

• NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
• PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree preferred.
• NP: PNP-AC or PNP-AC/PC. NPs are not being considered for this position.
• PA: PA-C
• NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP.
• PA: Current medical license issued by the NCMB with authorization to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Both: State and Federal DEA unrestricted prescriptive authority
• Experience: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience in a pediatric acute care clinical setting strongly preferred. 2+ years of ICU nursing experience also preferred.
• Life support: BLS, PALS; ACLS recommended

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for critically ill pediatric patients in PICU/PCICU/PPCU.
• Collaborate with supervising physician on care plans.
• Participate in rapid response and code blue teams.
• Engage in education, consultation, research and leadership within Duke Health.
• Develop and document plans of care based on patient assessments and pathophysiology

Skills

Pediatric acute care

ICU nursing experience

BLS

PALS

ACLS recommended

Education

MSN or DNP Pediatric Acute Care NP

ARC-accredited PA program

Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Duke University Health System is hiring a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for nights. This role combines NP or PA responsibilities to deliver care for critically ill children aged 0–21 across PICU/PCICU/PPCU, with rapid response involvement.

Requirements include NP or PA certification, NC licensure, and experience in pediatric acute care. The position supports education, research, and leadership within Duke Health.