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Baltimore, Maryland

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – PICUSinai Hospital – Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities

Sinai Hospital is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP) to join our growing Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well‑established, collaborative, and family‑centered care environment.

You will join a dynamic team that currently includes one full‑time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, with plans to expand to three, and work closely with two full‑time pediatric intensivists committed to excellent patient care and continuous innovation.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide high‑quality assessment and management of patients in a six‑bed PICU, with an average daily census of 3–4 children
  • Collaborate closely with a supportive team of pediatric intensivists and multidisciplinary staff
  • Participate in policy, protocol, and program development to support unit growth and excellence
  • Work flexible shifts ranging from 15 to 24 hours
  • Deliver compassionate, family‑centered care that reflects the Sinai Hospital mission
  • Join an environment welcoming to both experienced ACPNPs and new graduates

Qualifications

  • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification (required)
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient‑management skills
  • Commitment to providing exceptional, family‑centered pediatric care
  • Desire to contribute to a supportive, collaborative, and forward‑moving PICU team

Why Baltimore County?

Living and working in Baltimore County means enjoying a vibrant mix of historic charm, suburban comfort, and scenic rural areas—all at a cost of living below the national average. The region offers:

  • Access to 22 local colleges and universities
  • A rich array of cultural attractions, arts, and entertainment
  • Exceptional dining options and 175 miles of shoreline
  • High‑performing public and private school systems
  • A welcoming community with an affordable, well‑balanced quality of life

Qualifications

  • Current APRN national specialty certification
  • Minimum of a master’s degree

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Benefits for Full Time Employees and Qualified Dependents

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Progyny Fertility Benefits
  • Livongo Diabetes Management
  • Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
  • Smart Shopper
  • 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
  • Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee Optional Life and AD&D
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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  • Parental Leave Benefit
  • Sick Pay Bank
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Group Aflac Policies
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Charitable Fund
  • Care.com
  • Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.

Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: pediatrix.com.

Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Policy DevelopmentProtocol Development

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pediatrix

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
Progyny Fertility Benefits
Livongo Diabetes Management
Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount
Life Insurance