Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiac Critical Care

Nemours-Children; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiac Critical Care Team. This opportunity supports pediatric patients in a high-acuity environment, delivering collaborative, family-centered care.

The role requires Florida licensure for PA or APRN, BLS, and current certification. Experience in pediatrics and cardiac care is preferred, providing professional growth and a path to advanced clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire
• Acute Care Certification acceptable, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP-PC or PNP-AC) if an Advanced Practice Nurse
• BLS required upon hire
• Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred

Responsibilities

• Join the Cardiac Critical Care Team and contribute to pediatric critical care delivery.
• Support clinical care and families in a pediatric setting, collaborating with physicians and nurses.

Skills

BLS Certification

Healthcare/Pediatrics experience

Pediatric specialty knowledge

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiac Critical Care

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville is seeking Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join our Cardiac Critical Care Team!

What We Offer

Competitive base compensation

Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match

Licensure, CME and dues allowance

Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

No state income tax in Florida

Qualifications:

Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire

Acute Care Certification acceptable, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP-PC or PNP-AC) if an Advanced Practice Nurse

BLS required upon hire

Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred

Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20044
• Job Category Other Medical Providers
• Posting Date 09/16/2026, 10:18 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time