Pediatric Critical Care NP/PA – PICU in Orlando

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Education allowance

Retirement plan

Licensure coverage

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, FL is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Pediatric Critical Care (PICU) team. You will obtain histories, perform assessments, and develop management plans within a collaborative, teaching-focused environment.

You will participate in invasive procedures, obtain consultations, and mentor residents and students, contributing to excellent patient outcomes and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Florida APRN or PA license in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS & PALS certification upon hire.
• Preferred: Pediatric NP-Acute Care Certification or Pediatric APP experience (ICU/Transport/Acute Care/Emergency welcomed).
• New-to-practice APPs with appropriate background encouraged to apply and will receive onboarding and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient and family histories and perform pediatric assessments.
• Develop diagnoses and management plans; coordinate invasive procedures when needed.
• Obtain specialist consultations; document and teach patients and families.
• Teach and counsel residents and students; contribute to a collaborative PICU team.
• Support professional development and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

APRNs or PAs license

ACLS/PALS

Pediatrics experience

Mentorship/onboarding

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Critical CareJob Description

Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Pediatric Critical Care (PICU) Team!

In this role you will obtain patient and family histories, perform physical and developmental assessment, make diagnoses, participate in developing a management plan, perform invasive procedures, obtain specialist consultations, teach and counsel patients and families, participate in teaching residents and students, and perform appropriate documentation.

You will be a part of a collegial and vibrant PICU multidisciplinary team that takes pride in excellent patient outcomes, teaching, and teamwork.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Continuing Education allowance and paid time off to attend Conferences
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid licensure, DEA, and malpractice coverage

Qualifications

• Current Active/clear Florida APRN or PA license in good standing
• Current AHA BLS & PALS certification upon hire
• Preferred Candidates: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Certification, Pediatric APP experience, (Intensive Care, Transport, Acute Care, or Emergency Medicine welcomed)
• New‑to‑practice APPs (with appropriate background) encouraged to apply and will be supported through structured onboarding, mentorship, and training

If you are seeking a role that offers professional development, meaningful pediatric specialization, and the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized providers in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Orlando

offers an exceptional quality of life with year‑round sunshine, no state income tax, diverse neighborhoods, top‑rated schools, and easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and world‑class entertainment.

Nemours Children’s Health

is a nationally recognized, mission‑driven organization committed exclusively to pediatric care. Our clinicians work in a collaborative, academically rich environment that supports innovation, ongoing learning, and career longevity—while keeping patients and families at the center of everything.

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is a 130‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art pediatric hospital located in Lake Nona Medical City, one of the nation’s premier health and life sciences communities.

In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the hospital is nationally ranked in diabetes and endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and pediatric behavioral health.

An accredited Graduate Medical Education site and partner of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Nemours continues a multimillion‑dollar expansion in Orlando to increase specialty programs, surgical services, and access for Florida’s rapidly growing pediatric population.

Orlando, FL/Lake Nona Medical City

Lake Nona is one of the nation's fastest‑growing, master‑planned communities and a premier destination for healthcare innovation. Home to Medical City, it brings together top hospitals, research institutions, and technology companies in one collaborative ecosystem.

Residents enjoy modern residential neighborhoods, A‑rated schools, championship golf courses, state‑of‑the‑art sports and performance facilities, and a vibrant dining and retail scene. With year‑round sunshine, close proximity to Orlando International Airport and world‑renowned attractions, Lake Nona offers an unmatched combination of professional opportunity, wellness, and lifestyle.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.