Advanced Practice Provider II, Pediatric Emergency, Nocturnist
Listed compensation
$136,500
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Pediatric Emergency Nocturnist APP – $136,500 New Grad Rate in Dallas, Texas, United States. Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pediatric ED Nocturnist WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $136,500
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PPO medical plan available day one at no cost
- 100% coverage for preventative healthcare
- Paid Time Off available day one
- Retirement Programs through TRS
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Nocturnist APP provides comprehensive emergency care to pediatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and the development of treatment plans. They work within a multidisciplinary team to perform advanced procedures and coordinate care for patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing or an accredited Physician Assistant program. Required certifications include CPNP-AC or PA-C, along with current BLS and PALS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$137k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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- Includes weekends