Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU APP Needed in CaliforniaTarget Start Date: March 2, 2026 (flexible)Contract Length: 26 week assignment (full time), flexible options availableScheduleCoverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours no callShift Structure & Expectations:3 12 schedule: DaysShift: 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.Rotating weekends & holidaysFull time acute care ICU coverageEMR: Not specifiedPractice DetailsSetting:Large academic teaching hospitalLevel I Trauma CenterSpecialized pediatric cardiac ICU environmentPatient Population:Critically ill pediatric patients requiring cardiothoracic surgical ICU careSupport Team:Multidisciplinary team including intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, APPs, and specialized ICU nursing staffReason for Opening:Permanent staff relocationContract Flexibility:Open to blocked schedulingOpen to shorter or longer contract variations (minimum 13 weeks considered)Clinical ResponsibilitiesFull scope Pediatric Cardiac ICU managementManaging post operative pediatric cardiac surgery patientsAdvanced cardiac critical care responsibilitiesHigh acuity cardiac ICU monitoring, interventions, and patient roundingCollaboration with pediatric CT surgeons and ICU attendingsRequirementsRole: Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Critical Care / Pediatric Cardiac ICUExperience:Minimum 2 years requiredMust have pediatric cardiac ICU experienceNot a fit: Adult only APPs or Peds ICU APPs without heart/cardiac backgroundLicense:Active California license requiredNot willing to license unless candidate is a PACertifications: Not specified in original dataSkills Required:Advanced pediatric cardiac ICU competencyAbility to manage high acuity CT surgical patientsComfort in a teaching hospital environmentCredentialing Timeframe: 7 weeksLocationLos Angeles, California Major academic medical center and Level I Trauma teaching hospital.If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.Morgan HennesseyRecruiting Consultant

Created: 2026-02-01