Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an impactful 192-day assignment with our client in Oklahoma, beginning Jun 22, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive care in dual outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination. The schedule will include night shifts, typically from 5 pm to 6:30 am.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform accurate, complete, concise, relevant, and age-appropriate history and physical assessments of patients.
• Order appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret results.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and alter patient care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient and family-centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective care for health promotion, illness prevention, and disease treatment.
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporate patients and families in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Use evidence-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement standards of care within the area of specialization.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health-related agencies.
• Counsel and educate patients and families, serving as an advocate in navigating the healthcare system.
• Participate in the education of students and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participate in quality initiative/performance activities.
• Promote interdisciplinary practice and implement strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is required.
• EMR System: Epic
• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
• Demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions.
• Ability to follow ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated 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.