Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Night Shift

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Cardiovascular ICU role in Houston, TX. The incumbent will deliver comprehensive patient care, manage complex heart failure cases, and participate in follow-up planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an NP degree (ACNP/NNP) with Texas licensure, current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and 2–3 years CCU experience focused on heart failure. Trauma practice requires ATLS within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate NP program with master's degree preferred.
• Texas license and credentialing certification required.
• Maintain current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP; ATLS within 6 months if trauma practice.
• Minimum 2–3 years of critical care nursing; heart failure experience.
• Strong assessment, diagnosis, and patient-centered care with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care in a Cardiovascular ICU setting.
• Provide direct patient care affecting the disease process according to standards and regulations.
• Manage complex cases including VV/VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and post-operative cardiac surgery patients.
• Participate in in-hospital follow-up and treatment planning.
• Train on advanced devices and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Heart failure experience

Assessment and diagnosis

Safety-focused care

Education

Master's degree in NP or Acute Care NP

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

ATLS

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up within a Cardiovascular ICU setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care affecting the disease process according to standards and regulations.


• Manage complex cases including VV/VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and post-operative cardiac surgery patients.


• Participate in in-hospital follow-up and treatment planning.


• Train on advanced devices and procedures as needed.


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, personalized care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program with a master's degree preferred.


• Texas licensure and certification by recognized nursing credentialing organizations.


• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications; ATLS certification within six months if practicing in trauma.


• Minimum of 2-3 years of critical care nursing experience, with specific experience in heart failure populations.


• Strong assessment, diagnosis, and management skills with a focus on safety and patient-centered care.