Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in Pennsylva

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide locum tenens coverage in the PCICU in Pennsylvania.

The clinician will work primarily 12-hour day shifts and 14-hour night shifts, with roughly 60% of shifts at night and manage patient loads of five during the day and seven at night, collaborating with 1–2 APPs and an attending physician to ensure high-quality pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner required.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Inpatient PCICU coverage with 12h day and 14h night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient coverage in the PCICU.
• Manage 5 patients on day shifts and 7 patients on night shifts.
• Collaborate with 1–2 APPs and an attending physician to support patient care.

Skills

Pediatric Critical Care

Nurse Practitioner

Critical Care

Education

MSN in Nursing

Pediatric NP Certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:
• ORD- -NP-PATitle:
• NP Dates Needed:
• ASAPShift Type:
• Day Shift;Night ShiftAssignment Type:
• InpatientCall Required:
• NoBoard Certification Required:
• YesJob Duration:
• Locums

About the Facility

The facility is seeking an advanced practitioner for locum tenens coverage in the PCICU. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric critical care services supported by multiple APPs and attending physicians. The clinical environment is structured to maintain consistent, high-quality care for a pediatric patient population.

About the Facility Location

Pennsylvania offers clinicians on assignment access to a variety of regional attractions, including outdoor recreation, cultural destinations, and year-round activities. The state features a range of natural landscapes, historical sites, and family-friendly venues distributed across the region, providing meaningful options for leisure during any assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

A board-certified Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner is required to provide inpatient coverage in the PCICU, working 12-hour day shifts and 14-hour night shifts, with 60% of shifts designated as nights. Clinicians will manage 5 patients during day shifts and 7 patients during night shifts. Clinicians will collaborate with 1-2 other APPs and an attending physician to support patient care.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:
• 5 patients during day shifts;
• 7 patients during night shiftsSupport Staff:
• 1-2 APPs, 1 attending physicianPatient Population:
• PedsLocation Type:
• On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required:
• YesGovernment:
• NoShift Times:
• 12-hour day shifts;
• 14-hour night shifts;
• 60% of shifts are nightsCertificationsRequired:
• Board certification required;
• prescriptive authority required