Pediatric - Critical Care

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Locum Tenens | Arizona

Provider Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Job Class: Locum Tenens
• Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner
• Provider Credentials: NP
• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Number of Positions: 1

Shift Details

• Estimated Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Specific Needs: November 2 or November 3 (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Coverage Type: Scheduled + No Call (In-house coverage)
• Schedule Details: 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
• Certifications Needed: Covid-19 Immunization; Flu – Influenza
• Patient Volume: 7 - 15 patients per day
• Patient Population: 0 - 18 years old (PICU and Pediatrics).
• Case Mix: Facility receives a lot of pediatric traumas, some of which include neurosurgery patients.
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital (Adult Level I Trauma Center)
• Required Skills/Procedures: Perform intubations, central lines, arterial lines, and LPs.
• Exclusions: No ECMO, CRRT, or transplant.
• Department: Pediatrics and PICU
• EMR: Cerner
• Trauma Level: Level 1

Licensing and Privileging

• License: An active Arizona state license is required.
• Willing to License: No
• Estimated Privileging Timeline: 30 days

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at a leading Acute Care Hospital in Arizona. This is a locum tenens position offering a 13-week contract with scheduled in-house coverage and no call requirements. The ideal candidate will be board certified and skilled in performing intubations, central lines, arterial lines, and LPs. You will be working in a Level 1 Trauma Center, handling a diverse case mix with a focus on pediatric traumas, including neurosurgery patients.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to pediatric patients and thrive in a fast-paced, trauma-level environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.