Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Neuro ICU New

Neuro ICU – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, TX
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).