Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care - Transplant ICU/ Critical Care Unit (NIGHTS)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UTHealth Houston as a Acute Care NP – Transplant ICU, Nights, 13 Shifts/Month in Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- 37 days PTO.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid medical premiums
- Generous time off (37-38 days/year)
- Longevity Pay
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts
- Employee discounts
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join UTHealth Houston as a Acute Care NP – Transplant ICU, Nights, 13 Shifts/Month.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute and critical conditions in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, ordering diagnostic tests, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and be licensed as an APRN-NP in Texas. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and a clinical specialty certification relevant to the department.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Acute Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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