WeekdayDocWeekdayDoc
JobsBurnout IndexContract Review
PartnersPost a Job
Log In / Sign Up
JobsNurse Practitioner JobsHealthcare Jobs in TexasNurse Practitioner Acute Care- Emergency Care

No salary listed — similar Nurse Practitioner roles pay ~$125k (median of 5 jobs)

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Emergency Medicine (NP) — ranked against 228 active roles in this specialty

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) logo
UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
Houston, Texas

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care- Emergency Care

Nurse Practitioner Top 5% in Emergency Medicine (NP)Full-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Acute care NP in Houston. 100% paid medical. 37-38 days off. Pension. No call details mentioned.

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care- Emergency Care in Houston, Texas. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Requirements

  • Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) in Houston, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute and critical conditions under physician direction. Responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, ordering diagnostic tests, and implementing comprehensive plans of care.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a Master's degree in Nursing as an NP and active Texas BON licensure for both RN and APRN-NP. BLS certification and a clinical specialty certification are also mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient AssessmentMedication OrderingCare Plan ImplementationPhysical ExaminationsDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient EducationEmergency ResponseClinical RoundingMedical Record Maintenance

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 5 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

23
<$180k
10
$180k-230k
10
$230k-280k
7
$280k-330k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Nurse Practitioner Saturday

Joppa Capital Ventures · Denison, Texas

$234k-$312k
#2

Nurse Practitioner - WarriorVets Medical Services, PL

Warrior Vets Medical Services P · Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$150 per hour
#3

Nurse Practitioner - WarriorVets Medical Services, PL

$150 per hour
#4

Start Your Own Nurse Practitioner Practice | Massachusetts

$100-$150/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

More Nurse Practitioner jobs

Recently posted roles in this field

  • Nurse Practitioner

    Jumpstart MD · Irvine, California

  • Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner Columbia MD

    Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Columbia, Maryland

  • Pain Management Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (PT)

    West Coast Wound · Arlington, Texas

  • Certified Nurse Midwife

    Neighborhood Healthcare · Escondido, California

  • Telehealth Nurse Practitioner | W2 FT

    Allara · New York, New York

  • Nurse Practitioner - Epilepsy

    Weill Cornell Medical College · New York, New York

  • Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

    Management and Training · Anson, Texas

  • Outpatient PMHNP – Child & Adolescent

    Mindpath Health · Carlsbad, California

  • Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinic Advanced) - Peoria, AZ

    HealthOp Solutions · Peoria, Arizona

  • Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Alice, TX

    Next Care · Alice, Texas

Browse more Nurse Practitioner jobs

Categories this role is listed in

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner JobsEmergency Medicine Jobs in TexasEmergency Medicine JobsNurse Practitioner Jobs in TexasNP Nurse Salary
UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) logo

About UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

Business Consulting and Services
Houston, Texas
201-500 employees
Website All UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) jobs

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums
Generous time off (37-38 days/year)
Longevity pay
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling
Gym membership discounts
Wellness programs
WeekdayDoc LogoWeekdayDoc

Fighting healthcare burnout with sustainable medical careers

Browse by Role

RN Jobs Near MeNursing JobsDental Hygienist SalaryNP Nurse SalaryNurse Practitioner Salary & JobsPhysician Assistant Salary & JobsCRNA Salary & JobsLPN Jobs Near Me

By Specialty

Psychiatry JobsPediatrics JobsRadiology JobsUrgent Care JobsHospice JobsDermatology JobsNeurology JobsAnesthesiology Jobs

Remote Jobs

Remote Nurse JobsRemote Nursing JobsRemote Registered Nurse JobsRemote RN JobsTelehealth Nurse JobsWork From Home Nurse JobsRemote Healthcare JobsRemote Pharmacist JobsRN Work From Home JobsWork From Home Registered Nurse Jobs

Work-Life Balance

Per Diem Registered Nurse JobsTelehealth JobsLocum Tenens Nurse Practitioner JobsPer Diem Nurse Practitioner JobsLocum Tenens JobsLocum Tenens CRNA JobsPer Diem Pharmacist JobsPer Diem Social Worker Jobs
Browse all job categories→

By Location

Registered Nurse Jobs in New YorkRegistered Nurse Jobs in CaliforniaRemote Registered Nurse Jobs in TexasPhysician Assistant Jobs in New YorkRegistered Nurse Jobs in FloridaRegistered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey

Resources

Physician SalariesMarket PulseRVU CalculatorSalary & FIRE CalculatorContract ReviewNegotiation GuideDisability Insurance GuideSubmit Your CompBest Physician Job BoardsBurnout IndexBurnout CrisisCareer Resources & Articles

Latest Articles

Alternative Pharmacist Careers Beyond Retail And Inpatient Pharmacy7 Anesthesiology Jobs in California for Better BalanceNurse Practitioner Work-Life Balance by SettingHow to Diversify Income Streams as a ClinicianWork Life Balance Job SatisfactionRemote Clinical Informatics Jobs: Choose Your Fit8 Best Work Life Balance Jobs for CliniciansCompare Remote Prior Authorization Nurse Jobs By WorkloadAll career resources →

Company

PricingEmployers HiringPartnersAboutContact

Legal

Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

© 2026 Konara Enterprises LLC • d/b/a WeekdayDoc

Do not click