Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Needed in AZ

  • ID: 218103A
  • Updated May 7th, 2026

  • Job ID 218103A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State AZ
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role requires working in a trauma facility, focusing on NICU patients with 4-6 encounters per shift. The schedule involves overnight shifts from 4PM-8AM on weekdays and 2PM-8AM on weekends.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide patient care within a trauma facility.
  • Manage 4-6 patient encounters per shift in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
  • Cover overnight shifts, specifically 4PM-8AM on weekdays and 2PM-8AM on weekends.


Additional Information

  • Board Certifications: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC).
  • EMR System: Cerner.


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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