Job Opportunity - Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Arizona

Start Date: July 2026

Location: Northern Arizona

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Housing/Travel: Lodging recommendations available; to qualified applicants

Schedule: 48-hour assignment (July 12-13), 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM in-house coverage. No call requirements.

Highlights:

• Provide critical care for pediatric and PICU patients, ages 0-18 years
• Daily patient volume ranges from 7-15 patients
• Perform advanced procedures including intubations, central lines, arterial lines, and lumbar punctures
• Support pediatric trauma cases at a Level I trauma center, including neurosurgery patients
• Utilize Cerner EMR system with mandatory remote training provided prior to start
• No ECMO, CRRT, or transplant cases

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Acute Care Certification required
• Active Arizona NP license (or proof of application in process)
• DEA registration required
• PALS and BLS certifications current
• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Why It's a Fit:

This short-term opportunity allows you to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced pediatric and PICU environment at a state-designated Level I trauma center. You'll work alongside a dedicated team caring for a diverse range of critical pediatric patients, utilizing your advanced procedural skills while gaining experience with complex trauma and neurosurgical cases. The remote Cerner training and streamlined credentialing process ensure you're fully prepared to deliver exceptional care from day one.