Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Pediatrics - Critical Care

Position: Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Pediatrics - Critical Care
Location: Four Sure All Right Colonia

Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics - Critical Care Location: Texas Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Peds - Critical Care NP in Texas!

We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role focuses on pediatric cardiac intensive care with day, night, and weekend shifts, providing an excellent opportunity for experienced advanced practice providers.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Texas
• Start Date:
  
  Jun 1, 2026
• LOA: 30 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday 7am-8pm, weekends 8am-9pm, days, nights, weekends

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide pediatric cardiology critical care, including care for post-operative cardiothoracic patients
• Cover the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at a 1.5 FTE equivalent
• Perform arterial, central venous, and chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, and needle thoracentesis as needed
• Collaborate with cardiology and critical care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Additional Information

• One year of pediatric cardiology experience required; post-operative cardiothoracic experience preferred
• Experience with advanced procedural skills highly desired
• Must hold active Texas licensure
• Required board certifications:
  Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• EMR:
  Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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