Nocturnist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Austin, TX

Edphysician; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamHealth is seeking a nocturnist nurse practitioner to join St. David's Healthcare in Austin, TX. The role operates 7pm to 7am, with onsite physician support and rapid interdisciplinary backup. You will perform independent admissions for acute care patients, with an emphasis on high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an Acute Care NP certification and is comfortable working nights in a hospital setting. This position offers stable shifts within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• Acute care NP certification required.
• Experience with hospital admissions and nocturnal coverage preferred.
• Comfort working nights in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Independent admissions.
• Overnight cross-coverage of hospitalized patients.
• Coordinate specialty consults and patient transfers as needed.
• Meditech EMR usage with open ICUs and intensivist support.
• Engage with an academic environment, including ongoing education.

Skills

Nurse practitioner

Acute care NP cert

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Work alongside a leader who is invested in your growth as a clinician! TeamHealth is seeking a nocturnist nurse practitioner to join our team. St. David's Healthcare includes hospitals ranked among the nation's top-performing facilities, offering clinicians a collaborative environment with exceptional clinical support.

Position Highlights

• 7pm to 7am schedule
• Acute care NP certification required
• Average 4-7 admissions per night
• No procedures required
• No ICU responsibilities
• Onsite nocturnist physician support
• Dedicated intensivist teams, rapid response teams, and full specialty backup

Key Responsibilities

• Independent admissions
• Overnight cross-coverage of hospitalized patients
• Coordinate specialty consults and patient transfers as needed
• All facilities utilize Meditech EMR, feature open ICUs with dedicated intensivist support, and foster a strong interdisciplinary team approach
• An internal medicine residency program launched at St. David's Medical Center in 2026, further enhancing the academic and professional environment

Build your career with a health system known for excellence, clinician support, and patient-centered care.

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• Opportunity to pick up shifts as a PRN clinician
• Care for mid to high acuity patients
• Reputable academic center
• Established hospitalist program
• Stability of an industry leader