Acute Care, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Health Plan, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Pumps, Reimbursement, Team Player, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Vaccination
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Boston, MA
Join a leading facility in Boston, Massachusetts, providing compassionate inpatient pediatric pain care.
This is your opportunity to work in a reputable facility with flexible weekend shifts, competitive pay, and a supportive team. Enjoy a predictable schedule, quick start timeline, and comprehensive benefits package.
Quick Facts- Location: Boston, MA (300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115)
- Start Date: 08/04/2026
- End Date: 11/03/2026 (with potential extension)
- Shift: 3x12-hour shifts/week, primarily on weekends; day and night shifts available (7a-7:30p or 7p-7:30a)
- Hours per week: 36 hours/week
- Employment Type: Contract (with possibility to extend)
- Licenses/Certs: MA license, PALS, BLS, DEA, COVID and Flu vaccines (or approved exemptions)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years pediatric acute care experience, certification as Peds NP or Pediatric Acute Care NP, expertise in pain management
Pay & Benefits- Hourly Pay: $159.46/hour (regular rate), with overtime at 1.5x after 12 hours and double on holidays
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Paid sick time per applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel reimbursement when applicable
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team support throughout the assignment
What You’ll Do- Provide inpatient pediatric pain management support post-surgery (cancer pain, sickle cell, etc.)
- Monitor critically ill patients, including weaning from sedatives and on PCA/epidural pumps
- Collaborate with attending physicians and charge APRNs during shifts
- Conduct assessments, manage pain, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Document all patient care accurately in EPIC EMR system
- Support the care of patients on the pain service, ensuring high-quality, empathetic care
- Engage in weekends and night shifts with flexibility for preferred schedules
What You Need- Board certification as a Pediatric NP or Pediatric Acute Care NP with relevant experience in pain management
- Massachusetts license (or must obtain prior to start)
- PALS certification, BLS, DEA registration
- Minimum of 2 years pediatric acute care experience
- Excellent assessment skills, clear communication, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
About the Assignment
This position is based in a leading facility in Boston, MA, specializing in inpatient care for pediatric pain management. You will work as part of a dedicated anesthesia and pain division team, taking care of complex cases in a dynamic inpatient environment. No procedures are required for this locum role; focus is on post-op pain management and critical patient assessment.
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