Pediatric Surgery APP | Up to $201k Base + Premium | Level I Trauma Center

Seattle Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery team in a Limited Term (Fixed Term) capacity.

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The Highlights: Why Join Us?

• Base Salary Range: $137,321 – $201,961 per year.
• Shift Premium: Eligible for up to 3% off-shift premium (Adds ~$4,119 – $6,058 to annual value).
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), and Life Insurance.
• World-Class Care: Join a Verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center recognized for excellence in safety, innovation, and outcomes.
• Full Continuum: Practice across all settings—including Operating Room, Emergency Department, Inpatient, and Ambulatory clinics.
• Prestige: Work at the top-ranked pediatric hospital in the Pacific Northwest and a Magnet-designated institution.
• Mission-Driven: Be part of a team dedicated to "Hope. Care. Cure." and caring for every child regardless of ability to pay.

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The Opportunity: General & Thoracic Surgery

As an integral member of the region’s largest pediatric surgical team, you will provide high-acuity care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will partner with board-certified surgeons and fellows to deliver family-centered care using the most advanced surgical technologies available.

• Clinical Scope: Perform procedures, prescribe medications, and manage patients independently within the surgical scope.
• Settings: Rotate through the OR, ED, Inpatient units, and Clinics.
• Collaboration: Consult with specialists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions for patients.
• Quality: Participate in research, education, and continuous quality improvement projects.

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Your Profile

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience in a pediatric or family-focused clinical area (2 years preferred).
• Education: NP: Master’s in Nursing (Pediatric or Family NP focus). or PA: Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Licensure: Active WA State License and DEA registration.
• Certification: National certification (PNP/FNP or PA-C).
• Requirement: BLS for Healthcare Professionals (PALS also accepted).

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About Seattle Children's

Seattle Children’s is the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, we are committed to equity, innovation, and eradicating childhood diseases.

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Ready to practice at the highest level of pediatric surgery?

About Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle Children’s is a nationally recognized pediatric health system dedicated to delivering compassionate, family-centered care and advancing medical innovation for infants, children, and adolescents. Serving patients across Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho, the organization combines world-class clinical expertise with a deep commitment to health equity and community partnership.

Ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the United States, Seattle Children’s offers comprehensive subspecialty services, cutting-edge surgical care, and access to groundbreaking therapies through the Seattle Children’s Research Institute—one of the country’s most productive pediatric research programs. Providers collaborate in a highly integrated environment that values multidisciplinary teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in patient outcomes.

With a mission to provide hope, care, and cures regardless of a family’s ability to pay, Seattle Children’s fosters a culture rooted in compassion, diversity, and innovation. Clinicians have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful advancements in pediatric medicine while caring for a diverse patient population and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals through strong academic partnerships with the University of Washington School of Medicine.