Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in NC

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, commencing Dec 1, 2026. This role involves 14-hour shifts from 5 PM to 7 AM, where the provider will be responsible for accepting and admitting patients, cross-covering patients on the floor and within the Hospital at Home program, and conducting virtual ED consults for regional sites.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Accept and admit patients.
• Cross-cover patients on the floor and within the Hospital at Home program as needed.
• Provide virtual Emergency Department consults to regional sites.
• Participate as a member of the Code Blue and PRRT teams alongside the ED team.
• Utilize available CHIPS physician back-up via phone throughout shifts.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC).
• EMR: Epic.
• Work Setting: Primarily an 8-bed pediatric unit, with responsibilities extending to Hospital at Home and virtual ED consults.
• Shift Hours: 14-hour shifts from 5 PM to 7 AM.
• Patient Volume: Average daily census of 6 patients on the pediatric unit.
• Support: Collaboration with an on-site Pediatric ED team for Code Blue and PRRT, with physician back-up accessible by phone throughout the shift.

Benefits

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