Acute Care | NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Palliative Care Locum Tenens Job in Los Angeles, CA

Join a pediatric palliative care team in Los Angeles, California, and make a meaningful difference through inpatient rounding, symptom management, transplant support, and compassionate goals-of-care conversations. This locum tenens opportunity offers Acute Care Nurse Practitioners the chance to support pediatric and adolescent patients within a collaborative program in the welcoming Westwood area of Southern California.

Locum Tenens Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,830–$6,250
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Specialty: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Palliative Care
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• Start Date: December 7, 2026, or as soon as credentialing is complete
• Contract Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
• Schedule: Four daytime shifts per week
• Shift: 8-hour days, approximately 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Credentialing: Approximately six weeks, with temporary privileges available
• Patient Population: Pediatric and adolescent patients
• Consult Volume: Approximately 8–12 consults per day
• Team Environment: Collaborative physician and advanced practice provider team with dedicated social work support

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credential
• At least 1 year of relevant clinical experience; 2 years of pediatric inpatient experience is preferred
• Experience in pediatric inpatient care, transplant, DOU, PICU, or a comparable acute care setting is highly valued
• Acute Care Pediatric certification required
• Active California licensure required
• Epic electronic medical record charting experience required
• Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with pediatric patients and their families
• Ability to practice autonomously while collaborating effectively with physicians, APPs, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team

Pediatric Palliative Care Responsibilities

• Round on and consult with hospitalized pediatric patients receiving palliative care services
• Provide symptom assessment and management for medically complex children and adolescents
• Support patients awaiting transplant and assist with individualized care planning
• Facilitate compassionate goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
• Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care
• Use clinical judgment to address evolving patient needs and practice autonomously when appropriate
• Document assessments, recommendations, and care plans accurately in Epic
• Work as part of a balanced, supportive physician and APP team

Apply now for this Acute Care Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in pediatric palliative care in Los Angeles, California.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.