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PCICU
Job Summary:
Join One of the Nation’s Leading Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Teams
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking Advanced Practice Providers (Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to join our highly specialized Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) team.
Our PCICU cares for infants, children, and adolescents with some of the most complex congenital and acquired heart conditions. As an APP, you'll work alongside pediatric cardiac intensivists, congenital heart surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a high-acuity setting while developing expertise in advanced pediatric cardiac critical care, including ECMO, ventricular assist devices (VADs), heart transplantation, and complex postoperative cardiac surgical care. .
About the PCICU
The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit provides comprehensive care for critically ill children with congenital and acquired heart disease, including:
Preoperative and postoperative congenital heart surgery
Complex cardiac medical management
ECMO and ventricular assist device (VAD) support
Heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support
Multidisciplinary cardiac critical care
Why APPs Thrive Here
Our APPs are supported by a highly collaborative team that is deeply committed to clinical excellence, education, and professional growth.
Benefits of joining our team include:
In-house overnight support from pediatric cardiac intensivists and fellows
A collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment
Exposure to advanced therapies, including ECMO, VADs, heart transplantation, and complex congenital heart disease management
Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and continuing education
Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives
A structured six-month mentorship and onboarding program for new graduate APPs
Relocation assistance available for candidates relocating more than 100 miles from Nashville
Whether you're an experienced APP looking to expand your expertise in pediatric cardiac critical care or a new graduate seeking a strong mentorship experience, Vanderbilt offers the support, education, and clinical exposure to help you build a rewarding career.
Why Vanderbilt?
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is consistently recognized as one of the nation's leading children's hospitals and serves as a regional referral center for complex pediatric cardiac care. In 2026, the hospital was recognized among the nation's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the 20th consecutive year and was once again ranked as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee , with national recognition in nine pediatric specialties, including Cardiology & Heart Surgery .
The Pediatric Heart Institute is also entering an exciting new era of growth and innovation following a transformational $40 million philanthropic investment from Tom Golisano . This investment will advance pediatric heart care, transplantation, research, and collaboration across a national network of leading children's hospitals…