Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Pediatrics - Critical Care in Oklahoma City, OK

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Pediatrics - Critical Care in Oklahoma City, OK 3 DAYS AGO Full Time Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics - Critical Care Location: Oklahoma City, OK Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/30/2026 About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Peds - Critical Care NP in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104! Our client in Oklahoma is actively seeking a dedicated Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an 18-day assignment starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 5 pm to 6:30 am, with a preference for candidates available for a minimum of 6 shifts per month. The selected professional will provide advanced critical care within a Pediatric ICU, focusing on managing acute and chronic illnesses and caring for complex post-operative cardiac patients, including neonates, VAD, and heart transplant recipients. Responsibilities and Duties Demonstrate three or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a designated specialty. Apply in-depth knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions. Exhibit a high degree of clinical expertise in managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Perform procedural skills pertinent to the practice area with proficiency. Engage in advanced medical/nursing clinical knowledge, effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. Maintain the highest level of accountability for professional practice. Utilize knowledge of pharmacologic agents, including indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions. Manage general medical and surgical conditions. Uphold ethical principles concerning patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes. Additional Information This is an inpatient Pediatric ICU APP role within a Cardiac ICU, primarily caring for post-operative patients. The position requires a minimum of 6 shifts per month, but all availability will be considered. Local candidates and those without an Oklahoma license are welcome to apply. The Cardiac ICU provides in-house physician coverage overnight. Credentialing requires a Pediatric Acute Care APRN; an NP with acute care training is also appropriate. Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you: Travel the United States and see new places. Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way. Set your own schedule. Earn more money than permanent providers. Experience new practice settings. Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages. #J-18808-Ljbffr LocumJobsOnline