Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

Nursing Rocks! Concert Series; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital invites Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join our Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care divisions. You will work in a high-energy pediatric setting with autonomy in patient load and strong physician support as needed.

Positions include Urgent Care and Emergency Department shifts with a focus on evidence-based pediatric care, rapid assessment, and family-centered communication. Arizona licensure and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from ACEN/CCNE accredited program in Pediatric Acute Care, Pediatric Primary Care or Family Medicine (or Master’s from ARC-PA program).
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA (or by start date).
• Current Arizona NP or PA licensure (or eligibility by start date).
• National board certification corresponding to education area (NCCPA for PA or ANCC for NP).

Skills

NP/PA licensure

Pediatrics

Emergency medicine

Procedural skills

Education

Master’s in Nursing (ACEN/CCNE) Pediatrics or Family Medicine

Doctorate in Nursing (ACEN/CCNE)

ARC-PA Master’s program

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

Job Type

Full-time

Specialty

Emergency

Shift Type

Varies

Experience

Salary not listed

Posted: October 7, 2026

Job Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Shifts Vary, 8am-5pmPosting Note: Advance Your Practice at the Southwest’s Premier Pediatric System Join Phoenix Children’s, the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Arizona and one of the fastest-growing healthcare systems in the nation. We are expanding our world‑class team and looking for skilled Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who thrive in high‑energy environments and are passionate about delivering evidence‑based care to the kids of Maricopa County.

Why Join the Phoenix Children's Division of Emergency Medicine?

• Clinical Impact: Whether you’re managing complex cases at our main campus (80k annual visits) or providing high-quality care at our suburban Urgent Cares, you are the front line of pediatric health.
• True Autonomy: We trust our APPs. You’ll manage your own patient load—from acute illness to procedural care like abscess drainage and laceration repair with the perfect balance of physician support when you need it.
• Flexible Pathways: Choose your own adventure. We offer roles focused solely on Urgent Care or Hybrid positions that bridge the gap between Urgent Care and lower‑acuity Emergency Department shifts.
• Innovation at the Bedside: Our sites are equipped with pediatric‑read radiology and advanced point‑of‑care diagnostics to help you make fast, accurate clinical decisions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Pediatric Specialists: NPs or PAs with a heart for kids and a drive for clinical excellence.
• Procedural Pros: Comfort with suturing, staples, dermal adhesives, and foreign body removals.
• Collaborators: Professionals who value rapport with families and seamless teamwork with our world‑class medical staff.

The Logistics:

• Urgent Care: Weeknights (5p–Midnight) and Weekends (10a–8p).
• ED: Rotating shifts (Days/Evenings/Overnights) for maximum variety.
• Requirements: Arizona licensure (or eligibility), PALS certification, and a commitment to patient throughput and experience.

Ready to lead the future of pediatric emergency care? This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program (Required)

Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date (Required)

Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date (Required)

National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (Required)

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a pediatric medical center dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to children. As a leading provider of specialized pediatric care in Arizona, we offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities, advanced medical technologies, and a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals committed to excellence in patient care and nursing practice.