Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Monday–Friday | New Britain, CT

Cross Country Healthcare; Connecticut; On-site; USD 77,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 匹

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in New Britain, CT. The role focuses on caring for medically complex pediatric patients, including those with NICU/PICU exposure, and requires leadership in clinical assessment and family education.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, developing treatment plans, and working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure top-quality patient outcomes. Full-time schedule with weekday hours and competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Connecticut APRN license or ability to obtain required.
• National certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Active DEA registration required.
• Current PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pediatric assessments and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage medically complex pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Manage patients with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Connecticut APRN license

National certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Active DEA registration

PALS certification

Job description

NOW HIRING: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Location: New Britain, CT

Compensation: $55.68-$90.28 per hour with Benefits

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a background in acute care and medically complex pediatric patients?

We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join a specialized pediatric team caring for children with complex medical needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider with NICU, PICU, or pediatric acute care experience who is passionate about delivering specialized, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive pediatric assessments and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage medically complex pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Manage patients with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Current Connecticut APRN license or ability to obtain.
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Active DEA registration.
• Current PALS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, and patient/family education skills.

Required Clinical Experience:

• NICU and/or PICU experience preferred.
• Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients.
• Ventilator-dependent patient care.
• Pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
• Approximately 12-14 patients per day.
• Shared on-call rotation among 4-5 providers.
• On-call approximately every 10-14 weeks.
• $1,000 on-call stipend.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Employee wellness programs.