Critical Care Unit (CCU) Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Description
Join a dynamic inpatient critical care team delivering round-the-clock monitoring and collaborative care for pediatric patients before and after surgery. This full-time Nurse Practitioner role focuses on acute cardiac and intensive care, offering a supportive environment with a clear schedule and opportunity for professional growth.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient (Critical Care Unit)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Pediatric / All Ages (critical care)
• Location: Corpus Christi, TX
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for critically ill pediatric patients in the CCU.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to develop and execute care plans.
• Perform invasive procedures and manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitors, and other life-support equipment.
• Order, interpret, and act on laboratory and imaging results.
• Participate in pre-operative and post-operative rounds, ensuring seamless transition of care.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and adhere to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Post-Master’s degree in Nursing, NP program graduate with Texas practice authority.
• Active, unencumbered Texas Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse license.
• 2–3 + years of pediatric critical care experience (CCU/CICU preferred).
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required.
• Board certification in one or more of the following:
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (CPNP-AC)
• Completion of required Advanced Specialty Courses within credentialing timeframe.

Working Hours

• Day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Potential minimal call coverage as needed.

Skills

• Proficient in pediatric critical care assessment and interventions.
• Skilled in ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Strong clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Competent with EMR systems and documentation standards.