Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Inpatient & PICU

Shriners Children's • Galveston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Shriners Children’s Texas is where hope and healing meet. As one of only four pediatric burn specialty hospitals in the Shriners Children's health system, we are designated by the American Burn Association (ABA) and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma as a verified pediatric burn center. Located on Galveston Island, our 30-bed inpatient hospital provides a full line of both inpatient and outpatient care specializing in burn care, orthopedic conditions, complex skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Shriners Children’s is seeking a part-time Night Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing inpatient and PICU team at Shriners Children’s Texas. This provider will provide critical overnight coverage for all inpatient and PICU service lines, including Burn, Orthopedics, Spine, and Cleft Lip & Palate. The Night Nurse Practitioner serves as the primary in-house overnight advanced practice provider (8 pm–6 am), managing patient needs, performing urgent assessments and overnight admissions, and supporting night nursing teams. The NP ensures seamless hand-offs to daytime teams and practices with autonomy under established protocols, with Intensivist physicians available for escalation. This 0.5 FTE role consists of two 10-hour overnight shifts per week, including rotating weekend coverage (Fri–Sat or Sat–Sun). The NP covers the entire inpatient and PICU census overnight, averaging 10 patients (range 5–14).

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Prior pediatric inpatient or PICU APRN experience or strong PICU nursing background
• Experience with burn or surgical patient populations
• Ability to work independently overnight with strong communication and critical-thinking skills
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or equivalent board certification in applicable specialty area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). CPNP-AC certification strongly preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on clinical assignment
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric assessment and care management.
• Familiarity with pediatric specialty conditions and post-surgical care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent, and family-centered care.
• Competency in EHR systems and clinical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous overnight clinical management for inpatient and PICU patients across all service lines
• Perform urgent assessments, overnight admissions, and care escalation as needed
• Execute core PICU bedside procedures and wound/dressing care based on privileges
• Assist with sedation when required
• Serve as the primary in-house clinician overnight, utilizing autonomy under protocols
• Support transitions of care through high-quality hand-offs to day teams
• Document overnight events that inform daily multidisciplinary rounds

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.
• All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees