Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Description & Requirements

Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP)

StartDate : ASAP Pay Rate : $ - $

Join a Premier Pediatric Team at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

The nationally recognized UI Stead Family Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician's Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU). This position offers a dynamic role providing high-acuity care on a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive medical management to critically ill children, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team while also exercising independent clinical judgment. You'll play a key role in optimizing patient outcomes, enhancing care efficiency, and shaping the future of pediatric critical care.

We're ideally looking for providers with at least two years of experience caring for pediatric patients, preferably within an intensive care unit setting. A master's degree in nursing is preferred; a baccalaureate degree in nursing is required if the master's is in a related field.

Make a meaningful impact where it matters most—join us in delivering exceptional, family-centered care.

Opportunity Highlights

• Highly competitive salary
• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Minimum of 4+ weeks of vacation earned every year
• Additionally, 4 weeks of earned sick leave annually
• Earn up to $10 per hour shift differentials on top of Hourly pay
• A $2,000 annual Dental benefit that can roll over to a maximum of $4,000
• Option of State of Iowa Pension Plan where employer contributes 9.44% to your pension plan
• Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Enjoy a flexible schedule with the option for self-scheduling and outstanding work-life balance
• Make medical decisions independently or collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Develop and communicate effective treatment programs for patients
• Provide ongoing health education programs for patients and their families
• A welcoming environment for new graduates and experienced APP providers
• The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is regionally ranked in 9 children's specialties including Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, No. 1 in Iowa, and No. 11 in the Midwest
• The University of Iowa is recognized as a Best College and a Top Public School in America (US News

Why You'll Love Living in Iowa City, Iowa

Home to the University of Iowa, Iowa City blends the energy of a vibrant college town with the comfort and charm of a welcoming Midwest community. Recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, Iowa City offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere—minus the congestion, high cost of living, or big-city stress.

Facility Location

Iowa City possesses a large amount of cultural and entertainment options and is home to the University of Iowa. The Old Capital Museum has a storied history and is a visual treat for architecture lovers. The Iowa Avenue Literary Walk is a must-see for bibliophiles with close to 50 writers represented, all of whom have ties to Iowa. Indeed, writing is big in Iowa, with the Iowa Writer's Workshop being one of the nation's premier creative writing programs. Sports fans will no doubt want to attend Hawkeyes games at the University of Iowa. The Hawkeyes are always a threat in the Big Ten and draw ardent support from locals.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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