Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Rochester, New York

Job Description
Join a high-acuity pediatric cardiac care center within a major hospital, providing critical care to congenital heart disease patients of all ages. This Locum Tenens role offers a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with rotating day/night shifts, on-call responsibilities, and exposure to advanced therapies such as ECMO and CRRT.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Rotating 13-hour shifts (day 6 am–7 pm, night 6 pm–7 am), approximately 39 hrs/week, 50 % day / 50 % night, on-call/callback, holidays & weekends per unit needs
• Patient Population: Pediatric (with occasional adult congenital heart disease)
• Location: Rochester, NY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary covering provider for critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients.
• Manage pre- and post-operative cardiac surgical cases, high-risk single ventricle physiology, open-chest patients, arrhythmias, vasopressor support, and both external and internal pacemakers.
• Provide care for patients on VA/VV ECMO and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
• Occasionally treat adult patients with congenital heart disease and PICU boarder patients with diverse critical-care needs.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in on-call and callback duties, including weekend and holiday coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU.
• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active New York State RN license in good standing.
• Active New York State NP license in good standing.
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• PALS certification (American Board of Pediatrics).
• Preferred: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.

Working Hours

• 39 hours per week.
• Rotating 13-hour day (6 am–7 pm) and night (6 pm–7 am) shifts.
• Approximate split of 50 % day and 50 % night shifts.
• On-call/callback duties, with coverage of holidays and weekends based on unit needs.

Skills

• NP experience – required, ≥2 years.
• NYS licensure – required.
• Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care experience – required, ≥2 years.
• In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to manage vasopressor infusions, ECMO, CRRT, and advanced cardiac devices.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.