Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care
Baylor Scott & White Health | Southwest Austin, Texas
Join Baylor Scott & White Health and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to the communities we serve!
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Urgent Care team in Southwest Austin. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a fast-paced clinical environment, treat a diverse patient population, and make a meaningful impact on patients and families.
About the Practice
Our Southwest Austin Urgent Care Center provides convenient, high-quality care for patients ages 6 months and older. We evaluate and treat a wide variety of acute illnesses and injuries, ranging from allergies and infections to fractures and other urgent medical conditions.
Conveniently located on Slaughter Lane, just east of MoPac Expressway, our clinic serves Bear Creek, Sunset Valley, Circle C Ranch, and surrounding communities.
With extended hours seven days a week, we provide patients with timely access to care when they need it most. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Austin is less than 15 minutes away for patients requiring a higher level of care.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
- Enjoy a rotating three-week schedule with no call responsibilities!
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday.
- Week 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (8:00 AM–5:00 PM).
Clinic Operating Hours
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.
- Saturday–Sunday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
What You'll Do
As a Nurse Practitioner in Urgent Care, you will:
- Provide direct patient care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Obtain comprehensive and problem-focused medical histories and perform physical examinations.
- Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
- Develop and implement evidence-based patient treatment plans.
- Prescribe or recommend medications and other therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice.
- Perform clinical procedures consistent with your training, privileges, and scope of practice.
- Educate and counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and preventive healthcare.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment and adjust care plans as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
- Recognize when consultation, referrals, or a higher level of care are necessary.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
- Current certification from an accredited board as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for the appropriate patient population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- 1+ year of urgent care experience.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to practice independently within scope while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient care.
- Passion for serving a diverse patient population in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
Benefits & Perks
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we believe in supporting the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.
Our benefits may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5%.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position type and level.
Why Baylor Scott & White Health?
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, with a mission to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Our Culture Is Built Around Four Core Values
- Serve faithfully: Do what's right with a joyful heart.
- Never settle: Continuously strive for excellence.
- Be in it together: Support one another and those we serve.
- Make an impact: Take initiative and deliver exceptional experiences.
- We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported.
Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Live Well.
If you're passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care and want to be part of a supportive healthcare team, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Baylor Scott & White Health.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of the communities we serve!
Qualifications
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - 1+ Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION – Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop evidence-based treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care at Baylor Scott & White Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 853 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 54% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in urgent care (np) | ranked against 853 Urgent Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care NP listings in Texas | 65 active | 860 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 54% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment982 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care NP hiring demand | #9 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 33 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 304 postings, 583 closed |
| New Urgent Care NP listings | 302 in the last 30 days | 294 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care NP pay trend | +8.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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