Pediatrics-Critical Care job located in Iowa

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-209378-NP-IA
• Title:  NP
• Dates Needed:  Start as soon as credentialed and the assignment is ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Night Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Locums

A large children's hospital is seeking pediatric critical care coverage for their step-down PICU unit. The facility maintains a 4-5 bed step-down unit that provides intermediate level care for pediatric patients transitioning from intensive care. The hospital specializes in comprehensive pediatric services and requires locum tenens coverage to maintain consistent patient care standards.

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The clinician will provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients in a step-down PICU setting, managing 4-5 beds during 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role requires prescriptive authority and board certification is negotiable. No call requirements are associated with this position, allowing for focused bedside care during scheduled shifts.

• Case Load/PPD:  4-5 beds
• Support Staff:  Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient Population:  Children
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Times:  7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Procedures Required:  Minimal to no procedures required
• CertificationsRequired:  Board certification negotiable

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