Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time Nights)

# Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time Nights)

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $135,200 – $147,600 / Year

Shift: Nights | Job Code: VSV-JOB-1159

Priority: High | Type: Full-Time | On-site

## About the Role

We are seeking a Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner to join the Critical Care – Heart Failure Unit in Houston, TX.

This role requires an advanced practice professional experienced in managing critically ill cardiovascular patients and performing specialized interventions in a fast-paced ICU environment.

## Key Responsibilities

* Manage critically ill cardiac patients (Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, LVAD, ECMO, Post-Op Cardiac Surgery).

* Perform and assist in arterial lines, central lines, pulmonary artery catheter placement, intubations, and thoracentesis.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.

* Participate in process improvement, teaching, and mentorship programs.

* Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery protocols.

## Minimum Qualifications

Education:

* Graduate of a State-approved Nurse Practitioner Program (Master’s preferred).

* Acute Care NP certification required for ICU practice.

**Licenses/Certifications:**

* Active Texas RN and NP license.

* BLS, ACLS required (PALS/NRP/ATLS preferred).

**Experience:**

* Minimum **2+ years of Critical Care or ICU experience** (RN or NP).

* Prior experience with **Heart Failure/Mechanical Circulatory Support patients** preferred.

Skills:

* Advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and procedural expertise.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

## Why Join

* Opportunity to work with leading cardiac and transplant specialists.

* Competitive pay + shift differentials.

* Full healthcare benefits, PTO, and continuing education.

* Growth path in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Care.

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