CVICU Nurse Practitioner

Job Title

CVICU - CVIMU Nurse Practitioner

Job Type

• Full-time
• Direct Hire
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Compensation

• $135,200 - $147,680 per year

Benefits

• Generous PTO including personal days and a spiritual holiday
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in the Professional Nurse Advancement Program
• Opportunities for CEUs, professional growth, and participation in research and teaching projects

Work Location

• On Site
• Houston, TX 77030 

Work Schedule

Full-time nights

Company Description

Evinex is a staffing firm focused on connecting the right people with the right businesses. This is a Direct Hire position for one of our prestigious clients in the healthcare industry.

Job Summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a CVICU - CVIMU Nurse Practitioner, where you will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients. This role involves working in a high-acuity environment with a focus on heart failure populations, including post-op cardiac surgery and transplant patients. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the advancement of nursing practice.

Why Join

This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center. You will collaborate with nationally recognized teams and have access to professional development opportunities. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence and making a meaningful impact on patients with complex heart failure conditions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Night shift.
• 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required

• Strong clinical decision-making and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Proficiency in advanced procedures relevant to critical care.

Education / Professional Experience

• Master's degree in Nursing with certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or equivalent.
• 2+ years of ICU-RN or NP critical care experience required.
• Experience with cardiology and heart failure populations required.

Licenses / Certifications

• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• MSN-AGACNP certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available.