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

Job Description

We are seeking an Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. This role begins on Feb 1, 2026, with a flexible start date, covering both day and night shifts in the pediatric CVICU, including weekday and weekend coverage.

Job Details

• Location: Louisiana
• Start Date: Feb 1, 2026
• LOA: 50 days
• Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
• Day shifts: Monday-Friday 7am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-8pm (includes hand off time), 4-7 shifts consecutively
• Night shifts: Monday-Friday 5pm-8am, Saturday-Sunday 7pm-8am (includes hand off time), maximum 4 shifts consecutively

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate directly with Pediatric and Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists to establish patient care plans in the pediatric CVICU
• Manage new admissions and participate in daily rounding with a multidisciplinary team
• Take frontline calls for pediatric CVICU patients
• Cover cardiology patients on the pediatric acute floor as needed (usually 2-5 patients)
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to pediatric critical care patients

Additional Information

• Must have current Louisiana license (will wait for license if needed)
• Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) required
• Board certification in pediatric critical care medicine required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience in pediatric critical care is essential
• Board certification (BC) required

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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