Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens CoverageatFacility in Pennsylva

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens coverage in the PCICU in Pennsylvania. The clinician will provide inpatient care in a high-acuity pediatric unit, with a schedule including 12-hour day shifts and 14-hour night shifts, where 60% of shifts are nights.

The role involves managing 5 patients during the day and 7 at night, in collaboration with 1–2 APPs and an attending physician to ensure consistent, high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Board-certified Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required.
• Inpatient PCICU coverage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient coverage in the PCICU as a board-certified Pediatric Critical Care NP.
• Work 12-hour day shifts and 14-hour night shifts with 60% nights.
• Care for 5 patients on day shifts and 7 patients on night shifts, with collaboration from 1–2 APPs and an attending physician.

Education

Pediatric Critical Care NP Certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-226740-NP-PA

Title: NP

Dates Needed: ASAP

Shift Type: Day Shift;Night Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job 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 shifts
• Support Staff: 1-2 APPs, 1 attending physician
• Patient Population: Peds
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: 12-hour day shifts;
• 14-hour night shifts;
• 60% of shifts are nights
• Board certification required;
• prescriptive authority required