Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- CHI ICU

This Pediatrics position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Advanced Nursing Care, Critical Care, Congenital Heart Disease Management, Pre/Post-Surgical Care, Patient Care Coordination, Diagnostic Testing, ECG Interpretation, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions, particularly those with congenital heart disease in an inpatient setting under physician direction. Key duties include formulating and coordinating the plan of care, ordering...

Benefits package: 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, Child and elder care resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.