CICU Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Nurse Practitioner with Pediatric Acute Care certification to join our nationally recognized Heart Institute. Full‑Time – 40 hours per week, day/night rotation required. Expected Starting Salary (hourly): Minimum $54.90/hour, Midpoint $70.76/hour. Compensation commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. About the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit The CICU is a 36‑bed critical care unit within Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute and the Midwest’s first comprehensive Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The unit provides specialized, state‑of‑the‑art care for critically ill patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, including those requiring advanced medical and surgical therapies. Key Clinical Responsibilities Provide advanced practice care to critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU. Manage complex postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients. Care for patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ventricular assist devices (VADs) such as Berlin Heart, HeartMate II, SynCardia TAH, and others. Manage patients with pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and complex arrhythmias. Care for pre‑ and post‑operative cardiac transplant patients and follow‑up after complex cardiac catheterization and hybrid procedures. Support patients with cardiac disease requiring intensive care for non‑cardiac illnesses or surgeries. Collaborate closely with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, nursing, and allied health teams. Participate in quality improvement, education, and evidence‑based practice initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program. Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification required. Licensed or eligible for APRN licensure in the state of Ohio. Strong interest in cardiac critical care; prior CICU or cardiac experience preferred. Salary and Benefits Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status: $114,192.00 – $146,369.60. Employment Details Location: Burnet Campus – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Schedule: Full time; rotating shift (United States of America). Department: APP Heart Institute–Inpatient. Employee Status: Regular; FTE 1; Weekly Hours 40. Equal Opportunity Employer Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co