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Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Boston, MA
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Join a leading facility in Boston, MA providing pediatric acute care coverage—primarily weekend 12-hour shifts (day or night need). You’ll be supported with a competitive pay package and weekly pay via direct deposit. Start is targeted for 08/04/2026 (with prompt credentialing readiness), and you’ll work in an inpatient pain service supporting critically ill pediatric patients post-surgery.
Job Description
Quick Facts
- Location: 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
- Start Date: 08/04/2026
- End Date/Duration: 3 months with option to extend
- Shift: 3x12-hour shifts per week (blocked shifts 2–3/week)
- Schedule: Weekends primarily needed; 7a–7:30p or 7p–7:30a (night highest need). Preferred: Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday night schedule; or Saturday & Sunday
- Hours/week: Not specified (based on 3x12 shifts/week)
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens (per job order)
- License/Certs: MA license required; PALS required; DEA required
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in pediatric NP role (peds acute care or pediatric certified)
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $159.46/hour
- Weekly Pay Schedule: Weekly pay via direct deposit (W-2)
- Additional Pay Details:
- OT: 1.5x regular hourly after 12 hours
- Holiday: 1.5x regular hourly if provider works listed holidays (holidays run 6p day before–6:45p day of)
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time per applicable state/federal/local laws
- Licensure–Certification–Travel and other reimbursements when applicable
- 24/7 dedicated team support throughout your time with VHS
What You’ll Do
- Provide inpatient pediatric coverage as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner supporting an inpatient pain service
- Manage pediatric patients after surgery who are experiencing pain (including cancer pain and sickle cell-related pain)
- Assess and support patients who are critically ill or weaning from sedatives
- Manage and monitor patients on PCAs and epidurals
- Coordinate care and respond appropriately to patient changes, including knowing when to call for help
- Provide compassionate, clear communication with patients and families in a fast-paced inpatient setting
- Document care using EPIC (EMR/Documentation system)
What You Need
Required
- Board Certification: Pediatric NP or Pediatric Acute Care NP (with appropriate experience)
- License: MA (Massachusetts)
- Certifications: PALS
- DEA: Required
- Experience: 2+ years
- Skills: Strong pediatric assessment skills and experience caring for pain patients (including appropriate urgency/escalation)
Preferred
- Experience working with pediatric pain services and/or inpatient post-operative pain management
- Familiarity with caring for critically ill pediatric patients and/or patients transitioning off sedatives
About the Assignment
This assignment is with a leading facility’s inpatient pediatric pain service. Providers work alongside supporting staff including attending physicians and APRNs (day coverage includes charge APRN; additional APRNs cover Monday–Saturday and Sundays), caring for pediatric patients post-surgery and managing complex pain needs for critically ill children. Patient volume is approximately 10–12 with pediatric patient age group coverage and EPIC for documentation.
Credentialing/Privileging Note: Minimum 60-day credentialing timeframe. Providers must be ready to begin applications immediately to meet start timing.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSRN
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| Employer: |
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
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| Post Date: |
Jun 16, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Advanced Practitioner |
| Job Type: |
NP |
| Specialty: |
Nurse Practitioner |
| Location: |
Massachusetts - Boston |
| Job Reference: |
67711 |
| Contact Details: |
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