A Pediatric Cardiac ICU in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is recruiting an experienced APP — PA or NP — for a long-term locum assignment running from an immediate start through fall/winter 2026. This is a high-acuity, subspecialty-focused role covering post-operative congenital cardiac surgery patients, VAD management, and potential heart transplant cases in a dedicated Pediatric CVICU. The position carries no call obligation, with in-house cardiac coverage provided overnight, making it a strong option for clinicians who want intensive subspecialty work without the burden of a traditional call schedule.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive locum pay rate commensurate with Pediatric CVICU subspecialty experience
- Long-term assignment with immediate start through fall/winter 2026 — extended stability for locum providers
- No call required — overnight cardiac coverage is provided in-house
- Flexible scheduling options designed to support work-life balance
- Vaccine compliance support — most recent required vaccinations facilitated through the assignment
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated Pediatric Cardiac ICU within a hospital-based setting in Oklahoma City, OK
- High-acuity patient population including post-operative congenital cardiac surgery cases, neonatal cardiac surgery patients, VAD patients, and potential heart transplant recipients
- No overnight call — in-house cardiac physician coverage is present overnight, allowing APPs to work defined, predictable shifts
- Ventilator management is a core component of daily clinical practice
- APP scope includes comprehensive H&P, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, developing and managing individualized patient care plans, and maintaining timely EMR documentation
- Charting platform: Epic
- Immediate start available — minimal ramp-up time expected for experienced CVICU APPs
Qualifications
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) — either credential accepted
- Prior Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience is required; this is not a training position
- Demonstrated competency in post-operative cardiac patient management, including neonatal cardiac surgery cases
- Experience managing VAD patients and familiarity with heart transplant patient care protocols
- Proficiency in ventilator management
- Active Oklahoma APP license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Up-to-date vaccination status per facility requirements
About the Community
Oklahoma City is a large, affordable metropolitan area offering a low cost of living relative to comparable U.S. cities, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation across central Oklahoma's lakes, trails, and open terrain. The city is home to major professional sports, a growing medical corridor, and well-regarded public and private school options — making it a practical and livable base for locum providers on extended assignment. Will Rogers World Airport provides convenient regional and national connectivity for clinicians traveling in and out.