Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Boston, MA
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Join a leading facility in Boston, MA providing pediatric acute care coverage—primarily weekend 12-hour shifts (day or night need). You’ll be supported with a competitive pay package and weekly pay via direct deposit. Start is targeted for 08/04/2026 (with prompt credentialing readiness), and you’ll work in an inpatient pain service supporting critically ill pediatric patients post-surgery.
Job Description Quick Facts

• Location: 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• End Date/Duration: 3 months with option to extend
• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts per week (blocked shifts 2–3/week)
• Schedule: Weekends primarily needed; 7a–7:30p or 7p–7:30a (night highest need). Preferred:
  Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday night schedule; or Saturday & Sunday
• Hours/week: Not specified (based on 3x12 shifts/week)
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens (per job order)
• License/Certs: MA license required; PALS required; DEA required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in pediatric NP role (peds acute care or pediatric certified)

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $159.46/hour
• Weekly Pay Schedule: Weekly pay via direct deposit (W-2)
• Additional Pay Details:
  • OT: 1.5x regular hourly after 12 hours
  • Holiday: 1.5x regular hourly if provider works listed holidays (holidays run 6p day before–6:45p day of)
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time per applicable state/federal/local laws
  • Licensure–Certification–Travel and other reimbursements when applicable
  • 24/7 dedicated team support throughout your time with VHS

What You’ll Do

• Provide inpatient pediatric coverage as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner supporting an inpatient pain service
• Manage pediatric patients after surgery who are experiencing pain (including cancer pain and sickle cell-related pain)
• Assess and support patients who are critically ill or weaning from sedatives
• Manage and monitor patients on PCAs and epidurals
• Coordinate care and respond appropriately to patient changes, including knowing when to call for help
• Provide compassionate, clear communication with patients and families in a fast-paced inpatient setting
• Document care using EPIC (EMR/Documentation system)

What You Need
Required

• Board Certification: Pediatric NP or Pediatric Acute Care NP (with appropriate experience)
• License: MA (Massachusetts)
• Certifications: PALS
• DEA: Required
• Experience: 2+ years
• Skills: Strong pediatric assessment skills and experience caring for pain patients (including appropriate urgency/escalation)

Preferred

• Experience working with pediatric pain services and/or inpatient post-operative pain management
• Familiarity with caring for critically ill pediatric patients and/or patients transitioning off sedatives

About the Assignment
This assignment is with a leading facility’s inpatient pediatric pain service. Providers work alongside supporting staff including attending physicians and APRNs (day coverage includes charge APRN; additional APRNs cover Monday–Saturday and Sundays), caring for pediatric patients post-surgery and managing complex pain needs for critically ill children. Patient volume is approximately 10–12 with pediatric patient age group coverage and EPIC for documentation.

Credentialing/Privileging Note: Minimum 60-day credentialing timeframe. Providers must be ready to begin applications immediately to meet start timing.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #Live Your Life  #VHSRN