We are seeking experienced Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) a locum tenens opportunities in Utah. These assignments offer consistent scheduling, no call responsibilities, and the opportunity to provide specialized care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients.
The ideal candidates will have strong pediatric cardiac critical care experience and be comfortable managing complex patients requiring advanced life support and critical care interventions.
Assignment Details:
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Start Date: October 1 and ongoing
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Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts
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Call Requirements: No call
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Patient Volume: Approximately 7 patients per shift
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EMR: Epic
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Licensing: Willing to assist with Utah licensure
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Nurse Practitioners: Nurse Licensure Compact status should be confirmed
Responsibilities:
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Provide comprehensive critical care to pediatric cardiac patients
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Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
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Participate in ECMO and CRRT management
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Perform lumbar punctures, chest tube placement, and endotracheal tube placement
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Monitor and manage critically ill pediatric patients throughout their treatment
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Collaborate with pediatric intensivists, cardiac specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
Requirements:
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Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
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Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care experience required
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ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
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Experience with ventilator therapy, ECMO, and CRRT required
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Proficiency in lumbar punctures, chest tube placement, and endotracheal tube placement required
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Ability to work four 10-hour shifts per week
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Active Utah license or willingness to obtain licensure
Why You Would Want This Job:
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Consistent 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts
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No call responsibilities
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Opportunity to provide specialized pediatric cardiac critical care
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Manageable patient assignment of approximately 7 patients per shift
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Work alongside a multidisciplinary pediatric cardiac care team
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Licensing assistance available
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Epic EMR environment
Compensation:
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care NPs and PAs seeking a long-term locum tenens assignment with consistent scheduling, advanced clinical responsibilities, and no call requirements. Apply today to learn more about these opportunities in Utah.