"Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - ACCU Immersion Program"

Position Summary

We are seeking new graduate or early-career Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our APP Clinical Immersion Program in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU). This 12-month structured program begins with a 4 month "Boot Camp" focused on building foundational clinical knowledge and skills across inpatient cardiology services in an inpatient front line APP provider role. Following Boot Camp, participants will be immersed in a supported staffing model for 8 months, working rotating day/night shifts with every 3rd weekend rotation. APPs will function as active members of the clinical team while continuing didactic education and skill-building in a supportive, collaborative environment. At the conclusion of the program, participants will transition into permanent APP roles within the department, based on availability. This program is ideal for motivated APPs seeking a career in inpatient pediatric cardiology, advanced cardiac therapies (heart failure, heart transplant, ventricular assist devices), and complex medical care in a world-renowned academic children's hospital. Anticipated start date of January 2026.

Key Responsibilities

* Work as an inpatient team member with cardiac medical ACCU team and exposure to cardiac surgical ACCU team at Boston Children's Hospital to provide care for inpatient pediatric patients and families.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and quality family centered care and clinical oversight in a fast paced, collaborative environment with multiple opportunities for learning.
* 36 hours, rotating day/night, every 3rd weekend

Minimal Qualifications

Education
* A Master of Science in Nursing (PNP or FNP) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Licensure/ Certifications:
* A current MA NP (either a PNP or FNP)
Experience
* 2 - 3 years of nursing or clinical experience in Pediatric or Adult Cardiology, Heart Transplant, ICU or ED preferred.
* New graduate APP's and APP's with less than 2 years of experience will be considered. Cardiac and pediatric clinical rotations preferred.
*Sign-on bonus of $4,500.00 (for people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.