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Nexus Health Systems
Shenandoah, Texas

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care | 12-Hour Shifts

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Nexus Health Systems Ltd as a Pediatric NP – Acute Care, 12-Hour Shifts in Shenandoah, TX, US.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Nexus Health Systems Ltd as a Pediatric NP – Acute Care, 12-Hour Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children with complex medical and behavioral needs. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop healthcare plans, manage acute conditions, and ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and possess current, unrestricted Texas licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Three to five years of experience in pediatric, acute care, or neurological settings is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLSBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric assessmentDiagnostic skillsClinical decision-makingAcute disease managementChronic disease managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient documentationFamily educationEmergency proceduresNeurological examinationBehavioral health managementCrisis preventionDe-escalation techniquesTreatment planningMedication administration

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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