PRN Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 152,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Malpractice coverage

Supportive ICU team

CVICU program access

Job summary

ICC Healthcare (Intensive Care Consortium) seeks experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to join a well-established cardiovascular-focused ICU program at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center in Houston, Texas on a PRN basis.

The ideal candidate will have strong ICU/critical care, CVICU, or cardiac ICU experience and be comfortable managing complex critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) required
• Texas license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience preferred
• Cardiac ICU/CVICU experience strongly preferred
• ECMO experience preferred
• LVAD experience preferred
• Experience managing cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure preferred
• Comfortable providing care for high-acuity ICU patients
• Proficient with intubations and arterial/central lines
• Strong teamwork and communication in a multidisciplinary ICU team
• Available to consistently work 2–4 shifts per month

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity critical care coverage in a cardiovascular-focused ICU
• Collaborate with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and multidisciplinary teams
• Manage complex critically ill patients including ventilator management and hemodynamic support
• Support PRN coverage with flexible scheduling and reliable call shifts

Skills

ICU teamwork

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Ventilator management

Central line placement

ECMO experience

Cardiac ICU experience

Availability for shifts

Education

Acute Care NP/PA required

Tools

None

Job description

ICC Healthcare (Intensive Care Consortium) is seeking experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to join a well-established critical care program at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center in Houston, Texas on a PRN basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced APP to provide high-acuity critical care coverage within a growing cardiovascular-focused ICU program. The ideal candidate will have strong ICU, critical care, cardiac ICU, or CVICU experience and be comfortable managing complex critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Description

Specialization

Acute Care

Job Summary

ICC Healthcare (Intensive Care Consortium) is seeking experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to join a well-established critical care program at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center in Houston, Texas on a PRN basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced APP to provide high-acuity critical care coverage within a growing cardiovascular-focused ICU program. The ideal candidate will have strong ICU, critical care, cardiac ICU, or CVICU experience and be comfortable managing complex critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Qualified Candidates

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) required
• Texas license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
• Minimum 2 years of ICU, Critical Care, CVICU, Cardiac ICU, or Acute Care experience preferred
• Cardiac critical care experience strongly preferred
• ECMO experience preferred
• LVAD experience preferredExperience managing cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure patients preferred
• Comfortable caring for high-acuity ICU patients
• Proficient with intubations
• Proficient with central venous catheter placement
• Proficient with arterial line placement
• Comfortable with ventilator management
• Experience with rapid responses and code situations preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary ICU team
• Available to consistently work 2-4 shifts per month

Incentive/Benefits Package

• Competitive PRN hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling with consistent PRN opportunities available
• 100% occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Collaborative and supportive ICU team environment
• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity cardiovascular critical care program
• Expert practice management including privileging, provider enrollment, and billing support
• Access to ICC Healthcare's extensive clinical and leadership resources

About ICC Healthcare

• ICC Healthcare employs more than 700 providers across 70+ critical care programs nationwide
• Part of the HCA Healthcare family, one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems
• HCA Healthcare owns and operates more than 190 hospitals and care sites across 20 states
• ICC providers partner with hospital leadership to drive quality, patient safety, operational excellence, and evidence-based critical care practices
• Access to robust clinical resources, operational support, and national best practices across a large healthcare network
• Opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and leadership growth within a national critical care organization
• ICC is committed to provider engagement, clinical excellence, and work-life balance

About HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center & Program Highlights

• 372-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Houston
• 34-bed Closed ICU
• Predominantly Cardiac ICU/CVICU patient population with some Medical ICU patients
• Strong emphasis on cardiovascular critical care and mechanical circulatory support (including ECMO)
• Collaborative care model with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced heart failure teams
• Staffing model includes: Day Shift: 2 Intensivists and Night Shift: 1 Intensivist and 1 APP
• Strong relationships and integration with cardiac service lines for co-management of complex patients
• Clinical teaching opportunities supporting Pulmonary/Critical Care and Surgical Trauma Critical Care Fellowship programs
• Established and growing critical care program with stable leadership and strong physician engagement
• Located adjacent to the Texas Medical Center and Houston's renowned Museum District

About Houston, Texas

Houston is the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the United States. Home to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, Houston offers healthcare professionals access to cutting-edge medicine, academic collaboration, and unparalleled career opportunities. Residents enjoy professional sports, a thriving culinary scene, world-class museums, performing arts venues, and abundant outdoor recreation. From the Museum District and Theater District to The Galleria and nearby Gulf Coast beaches, Houston offers something for everyone. With a strong economy, diverse culture, excellent dining, and year‑round sunshine, Houston provides an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking both personal and professional growth.