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Virtus Healthcare Staffing is supporting the recruitment efforts for an open Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner position at a leading academic medical center in Houston, TX.
This is a full-time nights role with no call requirement , offering 12-hour shifts (paid for 40 hours), rotating weekends and holidays , and an 8% geographical differential for the medical center .
Requirements:Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas; Master of Nursing preferred.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certification required.
Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
National certification in specialty area (ANCC, AANP, or AACN Acute Care NP Certification).
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
2-3 years RN or NP critical care experience required.
Strong preference for cardiology experience and familiarity with heart failure populations (LVADs, ECMO, transplants).
New NPs must have prior RN critical care experience in ICU, cardiac care, or CV recovery.
Competitive salary range of $135,200-$147,680 annually plus 8% geographical differential .
Generous PTO including personal days and a spiritual holiday.
Comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Professional Nurse Advancement Program.
Schedule flexibility with no on-call requirement.
Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center and collaborate with nationally recognized teams in heart and lung transplantation, ECMO, and mechanical circulatory support.
Supportive interdisciplinary team and robust administrative infrastructure.
Opportunities for CEUs, professional growth, and participation in research and teaching projects.
Provide comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and in-hospital follow-up in collaboration with the attending physician.
Manage critically ill heart failure patients including VV/VA ECMO, LVAD, heart and lung transplants, and post-op cardiac surgery.
Perform advanced procedures such as arterial/central line placement, intubations, chest tube removal, and thoracentesis.
Round with interdisciplinary teams and collaborate on patient care plans.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans and resources.
Participate in clinical guideline development, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities.
Serve as a mentor and resource for less experienced staff while promoting professional growth.
Join a mission-driven team where your expertise in critical care and passion for excellence will be valued and supported. Make a meaningful impact on patients with complex heart failure conditions in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. Apply today to take the next step in your advanced practice career.
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