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No salary listed — similar Nurse Practitioner roles pay ~$130k (median of 27 jobs)

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Surgery (NP) — ranked against 267 active roles in this specialty

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UTHealth Houston

Houston, Texas

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - ACTAT Surgery

Nurse Practitioner Top 25% in Surgery (NP)Full-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Cardiovascular & thoracic surgery. High-acuity care. Pre-op to post-op. 37+ days off. Pension. 100% paid medical. Houston, TX. Fast-paced surgical environment.

Join UTHealth Houston as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - ACTAT Surgery 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
  • Assist in managing surgical cases, including wound care, LVAD dressings, and recovery planning.
  • Apply your knowledge of hemodynamics, cardiothoracic surgery, and dialysis to support critical interventions.
  • Guide patients and families through every stage of treatment with compassion and expertise.

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.
  • For a complete list please visit www. uthealth-veterans. jobs.
  • Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a Master's in Nursing as an NP or a post-master's NP certification, along with current Texas licensure as an RN and APRN-NP. BLS certification and specialty certification are required, though previous clinical experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Cardiovascular SurgeryThoracic SurgeryHemodynamicsDialysisWound CareLVAD DressingsPatient AssessmentPatient EducationCritical CarePhysical ExaminationsDiagnostic InterpretationCare Coordination

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 27 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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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
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