Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiology;Critical Care

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United States$187K - $229KContractPediatrics

Practice Authority in United States

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Locum Tenens as a Locum NP/PA – Pediatric Cardiac ICU – Paid Travel in United States. Description. This contract position is an on-site role that offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced medical environment, providing essential care to patients with cardiovascular and critical health needs.

Key Responsibilities

will play a crucial part in our medical practice, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

will be instrumental in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients in critical condition, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment.

Will cover all stat-level patients Must have pediatric cardiac ICU experience Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses.

Provide comprehensive care to patients in the cardiology and critical care unit Perform physical examination.

Requirements

oriented environment Knowledge of relevant medical procedures and protocols Flexibility and adaptability to changing patient needs Schedule: 7a

bed pediatric cardiac ICU Patient Census: 11

12 per shift Will cover all stat

level patients Must have pediatric cardiac ICU experience Must be board

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $187K - $229K

Work Schedule

Contract position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Locum Tenens as a Locum NP/PA – Pediatric Cardiac ICU – Paid Travel.

Key Skills

CardiologyCritical carePatient assessmentDiagnostic testingTreatment planningPatient educationMedical record maintenanceClinical assessmentDiagnostic skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationPediatric cardiac ICU experience

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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Careerspage is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Careerspage lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $187k to $229k annually.

This is approximately 15% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiology, Critical care, Patient assessment, Diagnostic testing, Treatment planning, Patient education, Medical record maintenance, Clinical assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive care to patients in the cardiology and critical care unit, including performing physical exams and developing treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patients in critical condition and educate families on health conditions.

Benefits package: Paid travel & expenses. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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