• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Neuro ICU

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple, TX)


    Neuro ICU – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

     

    Schedule: Nights only | 7-on / 14-off | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

     

    Call Requirements: None

     

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Position Overview:

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is seeking a dedicated and autonomous Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) team. This is a night-shift only role with a favorable 7-on / 14-off block schedule and no call responsibilities.

     

    The ACNP will play a critical role in the overnight care of high-acuity neuro ICU patients, including procedures, admissions, cross coverage, and team-based rounding with a nocturnal intensivist and house staff.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + **Provide autonomous, overnight clinical care to Neuro ICU patients**

    + **Perform procedures: central lines, arterial lines, intubations**

    + **Manage cross coverage within the Neuro ICU**

    + **Handle ICU admissions during overnight hours**

    + **Participate in rounding with nocturnal intensivist and house staff**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + **Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification required**

    + **1+ years’ experience in critical care, neurology, or ICU preferred**

    + **New graduates with strong interest in neurocritical care are welcome**

    + **Proficiency in ICU-level procedures is expected (or willingness to train)**

    + **Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-acuity, team-based environment**

     

    Why Baylor Scott & White – Temple?

     

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed Level I Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs. It was ranked #5 among the top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters in 2022.

     

    Temple, TX, offers no state income tax, low cost of living, and a strong educational system. Centrally located between Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, it provides easy access to major cities while offering a relaxed and affordable lifestyle.

     

    Belonging Statement

     

    We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

    + EXPERIENCE - Less than 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.

    Acute Care Nrs Pract Cert (ACNP-BC), Acute Care NP-A Gerontology (ACNPC-AG), Neonatal NP (NNP-BC): Must have one of the following:

    + Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNP-BC)

    + Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNPC-AG)

    + Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (NNP-BC).

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.