Nurse Practitioner Acute Care- (CHI) (ICU)

This Critical Care position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Acute care, Critical care, Patient assessment, Patient rounding, Medication management, Diagnostic test interpretation, Physical examinations, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute and critical health conditions in an ICU setting. Responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, ordering diagnostic tests, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with physicians and nursing leadership...

Benefits package: 100% paid medical premiums, Generous time off (37-38 days/year), Longevity Pay, Retirement/pension plan, Free financial counseling, Free mental health counseling, Gym membership discounts, Child and elder care resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.