Full Job Description
Job Title: Pediatric Cardiac ICU Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) – Locum Tenens
Location: New Orleans, LA
Pay: $120–$150/hour
Schedule: 3×12-Hour Shifts | Various shifts available : Day, Night & Weekend w/ shared Rotation
Contract Length: 13–26 Weeks
Setting: Pediatric Cardiac ICU | Hospital-Based
Join a Leading Pediatric ICU Team in New Orleans
A top Louisiana children’s hospital is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum contract in their high-acuity Cardiac ICU (CICU). This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while earning premium pay—no long-term relocation required.
About the Hospital
This is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital offering specialized care through PICU, NICU, and the largest pediatric emergency department in the region.
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill pediatric cardiac patients
- Conduct assessments and adjust treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff
- Assist with procedures: intubation, central/arterial lines
- Titrate critical care meds and respond to emergencies
- Educate and support families during care
Requirements
- PA-C or NP with active Louisiana license
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA) – Required
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (NPs)
- 2+ years pediatric ICU experience (CICU strongly preferred)
- Comfortable working independently, especially on night shifts
- Preferred: CCRN, ACNP, CCNP
Perks
- $120–$150/hr
- Paid housing & travel
- Premium on-call pay
- Malpractice coverage
- 1099 contract with tax benefits
- Personalized recruiter support
Apply Now
Bring your ICU expertise to a world-class pediatric team. Apply today or call/text Carlo at 954-361-7449 to learn more.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $120.00 – $153.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 2 years (Required)
- (ICU) Intensive Care Unit (as NP, PA, or RN): 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- State of Louisiana NP or PA license (Required)
- Louisiana Advanced Practice RN (APRN) certification -NPs) (Required)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association (Required)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) (Required)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) (Required)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse (Preferred)
- Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New Orleans, LA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Orleans, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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