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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Saint Peters Healthcare System
New Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA)
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital is seeking Pediatric Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join its Pediatric Emergency Department. 

Saint Peter’s is bringing the Pediatric Emergency Medicine service line fully in-house and actively expanding the department. We are recruiting multiple providers to build a larger, high-quality, hospital-employed Pediatric Emergency Medicine group.

About Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital

State-designated acute care children’s hospital offering comprehensive pediatric specialty services for patients from birth through age 18. Centrally located with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.

Pediatric Emergency Department Opportunity Highlights

  • 25,000 annual pediatric ED visits (patients under 18)
  • Dedicated pediatric emergency services
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
  • Schedule: 12 hr shifts, 120 hrs/month
  • Full-time and per-diem opportunities available

Compensation & Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation aligned with training, qualifications, and experience
  • Additional compensation and/or shift differentials available for nocturnist roles
  • Hospital employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k)with 5% match, CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, NJ Sick, health, dental, vision, prescription benefits, family caregiving support and more
  • Tuition Reimbursement Available for Advanced Degrees

Awards & Recognition

  • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award Recipient
  • Joint Commission Top Performer Recognition - four consecutive years
  • Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence - seven consecutive years
  • Recognized as one of the nation’s safest hospitals
  • U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals (regional ranking)

Why Join Us?

Join a rapidly growing Pediatric Emergency Medicine program and help shape the future of a hospital-employed department focused on excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.

Requirements:

Nurse Practitioners

  • National board certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC or PNP-PC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through ANCC or AANP required.
  • Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey.
    Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey.
  • Master's degree in nursing required.
  • Current CDS and DEA required.
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required (American Heart Association).
  • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance.
  • Previous pediatric or pediatric emergency medicine experience (2 years preferred).


Physician Assistants:

  • National board certification by NCCPA required.
  • Current PA license in New Jersey.
  • Current CDS and DEA required.
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required (American Heart Association).
  • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance.
  • Two (2) years of pediatric or pediatric emergency medicine experience strongly preferred.

Compensation: $139,680 annual salary

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.

Salary : $139,680

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