Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) – Critical Care
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
Job Description Apply Now
Are you an experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) passionate about delivering advanced critical care to pediatric patients? We are seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join an exceptional team within a leading children's hospital. This full-time locum tenens opportunity offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact in pediatric intensive care while enjoying a supportive and collaborative environment. As the hospital expands its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), we are excited to welcome a dedicated professional eager to contribute to high-quality patient outcomes.
As a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) – Critical Care, you will play a pivotal role in providing advanced medical care for critically ill children within a large and growing PICU. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will utilize your expertise in pediatric critical care to perform advanced procedures, manage ventilatory support, and ensure exceptional patient care through evidence-based practices. The role requires a minimum of one year of pediatric critical care advanced practice experience and offers flexibility in shift scheduling, making it an ideal fit for practitioners seeking professional growth and work-life balance.
This locum tenens position provides an initial 13-week assignment with the opportunity for extension, allowing you to develop your clinical skills while supporting a renowned children’s hospital during an exciting period of expansion. You will benefit from comprehensive support, including travel arrangements, lodging, and malpractice coverage, all designed to ensure you can focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional care to pediatric patients.
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) – Critical Care Summary- Full-time locum tenens position focused on pediatric critical care
- Work within a large, established, and expanding Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Flexible scheduling with day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Comprehensive travel, lodging, and malpractice support provided
- Deliver advanced medical care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
- Perform advanced procedures, including lumbar punctures, femoral central venous line placement, peripheral arterial line placement, pigtail chest tube insertion (rare), and intubation
- Manage various ventilators, such as Servo, LTV, and Trilogy vents
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments as necessary, and provide comprehensive documentation
- Participate in daily rounds, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives
- Adhere to hospital protocols, safety standards, and best practices in pediatric critical care
- Maintain effective communication with families, providing education and support as needed
- Contribute to the positive, team-oriented culture of the PICU
- Competitive hourly compensation ($100-120/hr, 1099 contract)
- Malpractice insurance coverage provided
- Travel, lodging, and rental car arrangements included
- Flexibility to self-book travel for personal rewards/points, with reimbursement available
- Opportunity for extension beyond the initial 13-week assignment
- Current licensure as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) with pediatric critical care experience
- At least one year of advanced practice experience in a pediatric critical care setting
- Proficiency in advanced pediatric procedures outlined above
- Experience managing various ventilators in a high-acuity environment
- Eligible for state licensure; active state license highly preferred (candidates "in process" considered)
- Ability to work 12+ shifts per four-week period, including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
- Quick emergency credentialing available (under 2 months)
- Experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant with a passion for pediatric critical care
- Demonstrates strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform advanced procedures independently
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced hospital environment and adapts readily to new challenges
- Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families
- Flexible and adaptable, willing to work a variety of shifts as needed to support patient care
- Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
- Join an expanding, innovative children's hospital with opportunities for professional growth
- Flexible assignment length and extension potential
- Supportive onboarding with rapid emergency credentialing process
- Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity
- Located in a vibrant region with access to a diverse patient population and excellent resources
Take the next step in your pediatric critical care career by joining an outstanding team as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) – Critical Care. Apply now by clicking the job application button and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to exceptional pediatric care.