Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac & Surgical Care – $130k + Full Benefits

A nationally recognized children’s hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join a high-acuity, 32-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) . This full‑time role supports critically ill medical, surgical, trauma, ECMO, and congenital cardiac patients in the Commonwealth’s only free‑standing children’s hospital.

This position is ideal for clinicians with a passion for pediatric critical care , complex cardiac patients, and collaborative, academic‑style practice.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct care for critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Manage post‑operative congenital cardiac and CVICU‑level patients
• Participate in trauma, ECMO, and complex medical cases
• Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams
• Rotate through days, nights, and weekends

What You Need

• Active Virginia NP or PA license
• CPNP-AC or Acute Care certification required
• 1–3 years experience in PICU, critical care, or acute pediatric settings
• Interest or experience in cardiac intensive care strongly preferred

What They Offer

• CME allowance & ongoing education
• Academic partnership environment