Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Needed in LA

Job Description

We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting Feb 1, 2026. This role features both day and night shifts, with weekday and weekend scheduling, and involves direct collaboration with Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists caring for pediatric CVICU patients.

Job Details

• Location: Louisiana
• Start Date: Feb 1, 2026
• LOA: 90 days
• Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant
• Schedule:
• Day Shifts: Monday–Friday 7am–8pm; Saturday & Sunday 7am–8pm (includes handoff time); 4–7 shifts consecutively
• Night Shifts: Monday–Friday 5pm–8am; Saturday & Sunday 7pm–8am (includes handoff time); up to 4 shifts consecutively

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate directly with Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists to establish and implement patient care plans
• Manage new admissions in the pediatric CVICU
• Round with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver care
• Take frontline calls and respond to emergent patient needs
• Cover cardiology patients on the pediatric acute floor during night shifts, typically 2–5 patients
• Deliver care exclusively to pediatric patients

Additional Information

• Louisiana state license required (will wait for licensure)
• Board Certification: Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Board certification 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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