Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU Physician Assistant - Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Description
Join a dynamic inpatient pediatric critical care team at a leading children’s hospital, providing round-the-clock monitoring and collaborative support before and after surgery. This Locum Tenens role offers a six-month contract with a focus on intensive care, call coverage, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Dayshift schedule with flexible start date.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient (Hospital)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Days)
• Patient Population: Pediatric
• Location: Corpus Christi, TX
• 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

• Deliver comprehensive pediatric critical care in the CICU, including pre- and post-operative monitoring.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
• Respond to minimum call requirements and assist with emergency interventions as needed.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, credentialing standards, and ongoing specialty education.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Post-Master’s degree; graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program with Texas practice authority or active, unencumbered Physician Assistant license in Texas.
• Minimum 2–3 years of pediatric critical care experience (recommended).
• Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
• Board-certified FNP-BC, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC, or CPNP-AC (as applicable).
• Completion of advanced specialty courses required by DCH credentialing within the designated timeframe.

Working Hours

• Dayshift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Minimum call coverage as required by unit staffing needs.

Skills

• Proficient in pediatric intensive care and CICU procedures.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork within multidisciplinary environments.
• Competent use of EMR systems and documentation standards.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-acuity settings.