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Job Title


Critical Care/ICU Nurse Practitioner


Company : Aya Locums


Location : Columbus, OH


Created : 2026-01-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to provide locum services in a pediatric critical care/stepdown setting in Central Ohio.This is an excellent opportunity for an APP with advanced pediatric critical care experience looking for consistent night coverage with potential for ongoing placement. Job Details:Specialty: Pediatric Critical Care Stepdown PICUSetting: Children s Hospital, Stepdown PICU UnitSchedule:Night shifts (6:00 PM 6:00 AM)3 shifts per week (12 hours each)Includes weekends and holidaysNo call requiredContract Length: Ongoing (locum assignment with potential extension)Unit Details: 24-bed stepdown PICU shared between two APPs at nightPatient Population: Pediatric patients, high volume of pulmonary casesTeam Support: Collaborative environment with physicians and APPsCharting Software: Epic Responsibilities:Provide inpatient pediatric critical care in a stepdown PICU settingPerform advanced procedures including intubation and arterial line placementMonitor and manage pediatric patients requiring stepdown-level intensive careDocument and update patient records in Epic EMRCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure optimal outcomes Requirements:Active Ohio NP license (required)Board Certification: Acute Care Certified (required)DEA certification (required)Experience with Epic EMR (required)Minimum experience: Proficiency in pediatric critical care skillsAbility to work independently in a stepdown PICU setting Credentialing:Estimated timeframe: 30 daysMust be able to start within 30 days of offer acceptanceAll onboarding documents must be submitted promptly Why Join Us?Consistent night schedule with no callOpportunity to provide advanced pediatric critical care in a collaborative environmentWork with a dedicated team in a major children s hospitalWeekly direct depositComprehensive malpractice insurance providedTake the Next Step!Contact Morgan Hennessey at and call