Pediatric Cardiac ICU Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
$120.00 – $150.00 • hourly
Palm Careers LLC
Job Description
Palm Health Resources is excited to partner with a well-respected children's hospital in New Orleans to recruit experienced Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP) for their Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a smaller, sophisticated pediatric heart program offering the full spectrum of congenital cardiac surgery in a dynamic, educational environment.
Position Highlights:
· Primary Role: First-assist in pediatric heart surgeries
· Patient Population: Pediatric and congenital cardiac cases
· Work Environment: Collaborative academic hospital setting with a strong focus on clinical excellence and learning
· On-Call: Rotating shared call, including weekends (no routine rounding, but available for emergencies/procedures like ECMO)
· Shifts: Flexible – Days, Nights, and Weekends available
· Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts/week
Ideal Candidate:
· Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
· Extensive experience in pediatric cardiac surgery or CICU/OR first-assist
· Skilled in handling high-acuity pediatric patients in a surgical and ICU setting
· Team-oriented, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
· Top-tier hourly pay: $120–$150/hour
· 1.5x overtime pay after 36 hours
· Premium on-call compensation
· Paid housing and travel (choose your own with virtual credit card)
· Highly rated malpractice coverage
· 1099 tax advantages
· Personalized recruiter support – you're never just a number with us!
If New Orleans isn't your ideal location, Palm Health Resources offers over 50 Cardiothoracic PA/NP positions nationwide, both permanent and locum tenens, across some of the country’s top pediatric and adult cardiac programs.
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