Palm Health Resources is excited to partner with a well-respected children's hospital in New Orleans to recruit experienced Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP) for their Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a smaller, sophisticated pediatric heart program offering the full spectrum of congenital cardiac surgery in a dynamic, educational environment.
Position Highlights:
Primary Role: First-assist in pediatric heart surgeries
Patient Population: Pediatric and congenital cardiac cases
Work Environment: Collaborative academic hospital setting with a strong focus on clinical excellence and learning
On-Call: Rotating shared call, including weekends (no routine rounding, but available for emergencies/procedures like ECMO)
Shifts: Flexible Days, Nights, and Weekends available
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts/week
Ideal Candidate:
Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Extensive experience in pediatric cardiac surgery or CICU/OR first-assist
Skilled in handling high-acuity pediatric patients in a surgical and ICU setting
Team-oriented, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Top-tier hourly pay : $120 $150/hour
1.5x overtime pay after 36 hours
Premium on-call compensation
Paid housing and travel (choose your own with virtual credit card)
Highly rated malpractice coverage
1099 tax advantages
Personalized recruiter support you're never just a number with us.
If New Orleans isn't your ideal location, Palm Health Resources offers over 50 Cardiothoracic PA/NP positions nationwide, both permanent and locum tenens, across some of the country s top pediatric and adult cardiac programs.
Apply today and contact John Brown by phone or text at to learn more about this opportunity and others like it. Join a team where your expertise, passion, and impact truly matter