Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Updated 11/06/26
78411, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Corpus Christi, TX
Join a specialized pediatric critical care service in Corpus Christi with a consistent day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. This six-month contract offers $136.85 per hour, comprehensive W-2 benefits, weekly direct deposit, and the opportunity to support collaborative, round-the-clock care for critically ill pediatric patients. The assignment starts 11/02/2026.
Quick Facts
You’ll join a specialized service at a leading facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, where physicians and nurses work collaboratively to provide continuous monitoring and care for pediatric patients before and after operations. Credentialing may take approximately 90 days, so early application is encouraged.
Apply today to be considered for this Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner contract opportunity.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife .
Join a specialized pediatric critical care service in Corpus Christi with a consistent day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. This six-month contract offers $136.85 per hour, comprehensive W-2 benefits, weekly direct deposit, and the opportunity to support collaborative, round-the-clock care for critically ill pediatric patients. The assignment starts 11/02/2026.
Quick Facts
- Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- End Date/Duration: 05/03/2027; approximately 6 months
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours; 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Hours/Week: 36
- Employment Type: Contract
- License/Certs: Active, unencumbered Texas Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses; BLS, PALS, and ACLS
- Experience: Pediatric critical care/CICU experience required; 2–3 years recommended
- Hourly Pay: $136.85
- Competitive pay package
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
- Licensing, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
- Provide specialized pediatric critical care support in a cardiac intensive care setting.
- Participate in collaborative care delivered by physicians and advanced practice nurses.
- Support round-the-clock monitoring of pediatric patients before and after operations.
- Monitor patients as part of a specialized critical care service.
- Contribute to coordinated care across the preoperative and postoperative continuum.
- Maintain required advanced specialty education and credentials.
- Participate in call coverage as needed.
Required:
- Master’s or post-master’s degree.
- Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program with practice authority in Texas.
- Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses in Texas.
- Pediatric critical care/CICU experience.
- Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
- Willingness to commit to at least a six-month contract.
Preferred:
- 2–3 years of pediatric critical care experience.
- Advanced practice certification as one of the following:
- Family Nurse Practitioner—Board Certified (FNP-BC)
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner—Board Certified (NNP-BC)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care (CPNP-AC)
You’ll join a specialized service at a leading facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, where physicians and nurses work collaboratively to provide continuous monitoring and care for pediatric patients before and after operations. Credentialing may take approximately 90 days, so early application is encouraged.
Apply today to be considered for this Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner contract opportunity.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife .
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service