Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pediatric Intensive Care (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a Pediatric Intensivist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and close‑knit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team in Sacramento, CA. This role is ideal for a dedicated advanced practice provider who thrives in a high‑acuity environment, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a department that truly feels like family. About the PICU 20 total beds , divided into: 10 Pediatric CVICU beds 10 PICU beds Average daily census: 16–17 patients Acuity includes a diverse mix of medical and cardiac critical care patients Strong multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nursing, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU and CVICU Perform assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage complex medical conditions Collaborate closely with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and other subspecialty teams Participate in procedures, bedside rounds, and care coordination with families Contribute positively to a supportive, team‑oriented department culture Qualifications Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Acute-care pediatric certification required 2-year of pediatric critical care experience preferredAbility to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment Strong communication and collaboration skills Join Us and Enjoy Generous compensation with bonus potential Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants CME allowance Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sutter-Health