Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Critical Care - $3,890 to $4,160 per week in Flagstaff, AZ

Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $3,890 to $4,160 per week
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Locum Tenens Job in Flagstaff, AZ

Apply for a pediatric critical care Nurse Practitioner job in Flagstaff, Arizona, providing locum tenens coverage in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and pediatric department. This on-site opportunity supports newborns through age 18, including patients with complex pediatric trauma and critical care needs. Join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team while enjoying Flagstaff’s scenic mountain-community lifestyle, outdoor recreation, four-season beauty, and distinctive northern Arizona culture.

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Job Details

• Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,890–$4,160
• Position Type: Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner assignment
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and pediatric department
• Patient Population: Pediatric patients from birth through age 18
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 13 weeks
• Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.; coverage needs may include scheduled monthly shifts
• Patient Volume: Approximately 7–15 patients per day
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner

Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner license and eligibility to practice in Arizona
• At least 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience in critical care, pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, or a related acute-care setting
• Demonstrated ability to care for pediatric and critically ill patients from birth through age 18
• Current DEA registration appropriate for practice in Arizona
• Clinical proficiency or recent experience with intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, and lumbar puncture procedures
• Strong patient assessment, stabilization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to complete required credentialing, immunization documentation, background review, and electronic medical record training before the start date
• Experience with Cerner is preferred

Pediatric Critical Care Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advanced practice care to pediatric and PICU patients during 24-hour coverage shifts
• Evaluate, diagnose, stabilize, and manage critically ill pediatric patients
• Perform and assist with advanced procedures, including intubations, central lines, arterial lines, and lumbar punctures
• Respond to pediatric emergencies and trauma cases, including patients requiring complex multidisciplinary care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, specialists, and other members of the pediatric critical care team
• Document assessments, procedures, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately in Cerner
• Communicate effectively with patients’ families and the interdisciplinary care team
• Support safe transitions of care and continuity of treatment across pediatric and intensive care settings

Apply now for this pediatric critical care Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in Flagstaff, Arizona, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving children and families in northern Arizona.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.