Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pediatric Intensive Care; Sacramento, CA

Pediatric Intensivist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity information:
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks a Pediatric Intensivist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team in Sacramento, CA.

• 20 total beds
  , divided into:
  • 10 Pediatric CVICU beds
  • 10 PICU beds
• Average daily census
  : 16-17 patients
• Acuity includes a diverse mix of medical and cardiac critical care patients
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nursing, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU and CVICU
• Perform assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage complex medical conditions
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and other subspecialty teams
• Participate in procedures, bedside rounds, and care coordination with families
• Contribute positively to a supportive, team‑oriented department culture

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Acute‑care pediatric certification required
• 2‑year of pediatric critical care experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Generous compensation with bonus potential
• Excellent benefits, including zero‑cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Award‑winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
• CME allowance
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work‑life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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