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

Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics - Critical Care
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

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.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities