Pediatric NP Locum Opportunity – South Carolina

Pediatric APP Locum Opportunity – South Carolina

We are seeking Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or specialized Physician Assistants for ongoing inpatient Pediatric and Nursery locum coverage in South Carolina beginning December 2026. This opportunity involves caring for pediatric and neonatal patients, including premature and sick newborns.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Open/ongoing assignment
• 2–3 APPs needed
• 36 guaranteed hours
• Coverage may be needed across multiple South Carolina locations

Schedule

• Inpatient coverage
• Call required
• Specific shift and call times: TBD
• No telehealth

Practice Setting

• Inpatient Pediatrics
• Level I/II Nursery
• Approximately 1–2 patients daily
• Pediatric ED consultations as requested
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• Pediatric and Nursery coverage
• Management of sick and premature newborns
• Care for infants as premature as 32 weeks gestation
• Neonatal resuscitation
• CPAP and ventilator management
• Pulmonary surfactant administration
• Peripheral IV placement
• Arterial sticks
• Umbilical line placement and management
• Catheter placement
• Circumcision experience preferred

Requirements

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or specialized Physician Assistant
• Active South Carolina license required
• Active South Carolina DHEC registration required
• Epic experience required
• Proficiency in neonatal resuscitation and sick-newborn management
• Comfortable caring for infants at 32 weeks gestation
• Prior travel experience not required

Credentialing

• Approximately 60 days
• Hospital modules and Epic personalization required
• Submission checklist required with candidate presentation

Travel

• Lodging covered up to $150/day
• Mileage OR rental car covered
• Airfare is not reimbursed

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Pediatric APP comfortable independently managing inpatient pediatric and neonatal patients, including 32-week premature infants, neonatal resuscitation, respiratory support, and neonatal procedures.