Locums – Rochester, New York, Pediatric Cardiac ICU NP​/PA Job

Locums – Rochester, New York, Pediatric Cardiac ICU NP/PA Job

Clinical Role:

• Locum job opening
• Seeking an experienced Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• 6–9 month assignment
• 39 hours per week
• 13-hour rotating shifts:
  Days: 6a–7p, Nights: 6p–7a
• Approximately 50% days / 50% nights
• Client attempts to avoid scheduling day and night shifts within the same week
• Weekend, holiday, on-call, and callback coverage may be required based on unit needs
• Work in a 16-bed, acuity-adaptable Pediatric Cardiac Care Center caring for critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients
• APPs serve as primary covering providers and must be comfortable independently managing patients with congenital heart disease, including complex anatomy and physiology
• Patient population and clinical responsibilities include:
• Pre- and post-operative pediatric cardiac surgery patients
• High-risk single ventricle physiology
• Open chest management
• Arrhythmia management
• Vasopressor support
• External and internal pacemakers
• VA/VV ECMO
• CRRT
• Knowledge of ICU procedural skills is essential, although this position is not primarily procedural
• Unit may occasionally care for adult congenital heart disease patients requiring medical or post-operative management
• May also care for PICU boarder patients with various critical care needs
• Work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment alongside physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other clinical team members
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience required
• Physician Assistants must have:
• Completed an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
• Active New York Physician Assistant license in good standing
• Current NCCPA certification
• BLS required
• PALS required
• Pediatric Acute Care certification preferred
• Client requires 16 hours of unpaid orientation/training

Area Information:

• Rochester is located in western New York along Lake Ontario
• Home to a vibrant healthcare and university community
• Offers an affordable cost of living compared with many other New York metropolitan areas
• Numerous parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities
• Convenient access to the Finger Lakes region
• Approximately 75 miles from Buffalo and Niagara Falls

What Recruit Well Provides:

• A+ rated malpractice
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Travel and lodging are not provided – client is offering an all-inclusive rate

Recruit Well's Core Values:

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness