Pediatric Cardiac ICU Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Palm Careers LLC
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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

Date Posted: 11 June 2025
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