Pediatric CICU/PICU APP (CPNP-AC or PA-C) – 1-Year Locum | Cardiac ICU Focus | 24/7 Coverage

Job description

A leading pediatric cardiac intensive care unit in TX is seeking experienced CPNP-ACs or PA-Cs for a long-term locum (1-year preferred), but can be less; assignment providing 24/7 advanced care to critically ill pediatric patients. This is a high-acuity cardiac ICU that requires a minimum of 2–3 years of pediatric acute care experience. New grads will not be considered.

APPs should be comfortable managing ECMO, CRRT, and cardiac critical care, with expected shift commitment of 10–14 shifts/month (ideally a 4/3 or 3/4 rotation without stretches >5 days). The unit is transitioning to 24/7 coverage, so night shifts will be required. No on-call, transport, or extended shift stretches.

Unit Info:

25-bed CICU/PICU

Patient population: Neonate to 21 years

Length of stay: Variable

Case load: 1:5–8 (days), slightly higher overnight

Details & Requirements:

Licensure: Active license required (no wait-to-license)

Certifications: BLS, PALS, DEA w/ Schedule II-V authority

Supervision/Delegation: Yes

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 days

Vaccination: Required (religious exemptions accepted)

Temp-to-perm opportunity: Yes

Name clear required: Yes

Training/orientation provided

• Cardiac ICU Focus: Strongly prefer APPs with pediatric cardiac experience, ECMO, and CRRT
• Schedule Flexibility: 10–14 shifts/month, 6a–7p or 6a–8p, with upcoming move to 24/7 coverage including nights
• High-Acuity Pediatric Patients: Neonates through young adults (up to age 21), with 1:5–8 daytime ratios in a 25-bed cardiac unit