APRN - Neuro Critical Care

Nurse PractitionerTemporary Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

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12/04/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department: ICE | NUSL Mid-Level Inpatient IP C

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The Advanced Practice Provider will assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist on the inpatient Neurocritical Care service.

The APRN will see patients in consultation with the Neurocritical Care Faculty and also interact and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from other related specialties at UAMS (e. g. emergency department, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, radiology and residents).

The NCC APRN will be certified in NIHSS, Dysphagia Screen, and will be familiar with Modified Rankin Scores and the NCC protocols and stroke protocols and policies. The APRN will rotate in attending monthly NCC and stroke team meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing – Acute Care APRN
  • Three (3) years of nursing experience.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
  • APRN License
  • 1 year of APRN experience in an ICU or Neurology preferred

Qualifications Equivalencies

Additional Information

Job Requirements

  • Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, physical examinations, and patient evaluations.
  • Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient treatment plans.

Monitor neurological status, intracranial pressure (ICP), hemodynamic stability, and other critical clinical parameters.

Manage patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, status epilepticus, and spinal cord injuries.

Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, CT scans, MRI, and other neurological imaging.

  • Prescribe medications and treatments within established scope of practice and institutional protocols.
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams regarding patient management and clinical interventions.
  • Participate in rounds, family meetings, goals-of-care discussions, and patient education.
  • Assist with procedures and bedside interventions within established competencies and privileges.
  • Recognize and respond to acute neurological changes and medical emergencies.
  • Coordinate transitions of care, discharge planning, and follow-up services.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

  • Stand: Frequently
  • Sit: Occasionally
  • Walk: Frequently
  • Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
  • Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
  • Push and pull weight:100+ lbs
  • Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
  • Talk: Frequently
  • Hear: Continuously
  • Taste or smell: Occasionally
  • Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
  • Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
  • Noise Level: Moderate
  • Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
  • Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law.

Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity

N/A

Benefits Eligible

No

Key Responsibilities

The APRN will assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist by performing comprehensive neurological assessments and managing critically ill patients with acute neurological conditions. They will also coordinate clinical services with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with established neurocritical care protocols.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neurological assessmentPatient evaluationCritical care nursingIntracranial pressure monitoringDiagnostic interpretationMedication managementMultidisciplinary collaborationNIHSS certification

Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nurse Practitioner by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)286 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Arkansas125 active13,784 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 62% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArkansas Nurse Practitioner listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment125 active listings, Nov 2026
Critical Care Medicine hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 30 postings, 65 closed
New Critical Care Medicine listings101 in the last 30 days86 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 96 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical Practices
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.