Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Pediatrics - Critical Care in Oklahoma , OK

Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics - Critical Care Location: Oklahoma City, OK Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 10/5/2026

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Peds - Critical Care NP in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104!

Our client in Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join their team starting Sep 7, 2026, for an ongoing locum tenens assignment. This flexible role involves 7-10 shifts per month, from 5 pm to 6:30 am, providing comprehensive care in a dual outpatient and/or inpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform accurate and complete history and physical assessments, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust patient care plans, ensuring timely and concise electronic medical record documentation.
• Provide compassionate, patient and family-centered care throughout the lifespan, considering cost-effectiveness and utilizing evidence-based medicine.
• Facilitate consistent and coordinated care, fostering clear communication and interdisciplinary collaboration across the healthcare team.
• Participate in research opportunities, educational activities for students and professionals, and organizational meetings or quality initiatives.
• Counsel and educate patients and families, advocating on their behalf within the healthcare system.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement standards of care, policies, and protocols within the specialty area.

Additional Information

• Required Board
  
  Certifications:
  
  Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Minimum of three years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a designated specialty.
• Strong knowledge of medical conditions, etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in managing acute and chronic illnesses.
• Proficiency in procedural skills relevant to the practice area.
• Advanced medical/nursing clinical knowledge, strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professionalism.
• Highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities, including indications and contraindications.
• Ability to manage general medical and surgical conditions.
• Adherence to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

* Travel the United States and see new places.

* Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

* Set your own schedule.

* Earn more money than permanent providers.

* Experience new practice settings.

* Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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