Our client, a leading healthcare provider in the Texas Medical Center, is seeking experienced Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioners to join a collaborative and high-acuity critical care team.

Key Highlights:

• Opportunity to work with complex cardiac populations including VV/VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart and Lung Transplant, LVAD, and post-operative cardiac surgery.
• Earn competitive compensation, including an 8% geographical differential.
• Join a progressive environment with access to state-of-the-art equipment and support from a multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements:

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Texas.
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is required.
• 23 years of RN or NP experience in Critical Care ICU or Cardiac Care required; experience with LVADs and ECMO preferred.
• New graduate NPs must have 23 years of Critical Care RN experience with transplant, CV recovery, or advanced heart failure populations.
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required; additional certifications such as PALS or NRP are a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, and manage treatment for patients throughout the disease process.
• Perform advanced procedures such as central and arterial line placement, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, lumbar puncture, intubation, thoracentesis, and chest tube removal (as credentialed).
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and high-quality patient care.
• Participate in patient and family education, process improvement initiatives, and clinical research as needed.
• Maintain documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safety and efficiency in care delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing ICU team managing some of the most advanced cardiac and transplant cases in the country. If you are a clinically driven, team-oriented practitioner seeking to make a difference in the lives of complex patients, we encourage you to apply.