PRN Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Specialization:
Acute Care

Job Summary:

ICC Healthcare (Intensive Care Consortium) is seeking experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to join a well-established critical care program at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center in Houston, Texas on a PRN basis.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced APP to provide high-acuity critical care coverage within a growing cardiovascular-focused ICU program. The ideal candidate will have strong ICU, critical care, cardiac ICU, or CVICU experience and be comfortable managing complex critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Qualified Candidates

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) required
Texas license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
Minimum 2 years of ICU, Critical Care, CVICU, Cardiac ICU, or Acute Care experience preferred
Cardiac critical care experience strongly preferred
ECMO experience preferred
LVAD experience preferred
Experience managing cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure patients preferred
Comfortable caring for high-acuity ICU patients
Proficient with intubations
Proficient with central venous catheter placement
Proficient with arterial line placement
Comfortable with ventilator management
Experience with rapid responses and code situations preferred
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary ICU team
Available to consistently work 2-4 shifts per month

Incentive/Benefits Package

Competitive PRN hourly compensation
Flexible scheduling with consistent PRN opportunities available
100% occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Collaborative and supportive ICU team environment
Opportunity to work within a high-acuity cardiovascular critical care program
Expert practice management including privileging, provider enrollment, and billing support
Access to ICC Healthcares extensive clinical and leadership resources

About ICC Healthcare

• ICC Healthcare employs more than 700 providers across 70+ critical care programs nationwide

• Part of the HCA Healthcare family, one of the nations leading healthcare systems

• HCA Healthcare owns and operates more than 190 hospitals and care sites across 20 states

• ICC providers partner with hospital leadership to drive quality, patient safety, operational excellence, and evidence-based critical care practices

• Access to robust clinical resources, operational support, and national best practices across a large healthcare network

• Opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and leadership growth within a national critical care organization

• ICC is committed to provider engagement, clinical excellence, and work-life balance

About HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center & Program Highlights

• 372-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Houston

• 34-bed Closed ICU

• Predominantly Cardiac ICU/CVICU patient population with some Medical ICU patients

• Strong emphasis on cardiovascular critical care and mechanical circulatory support (including ECMO)

• Collaborative care model with intensivists, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced heart failure teams

• Staffing model includes: Day Shift: 2 Intensivists and Night Shift: 1 Intensivist and 1 APP

• Strong relationships and integration with cardiac service lines for co-management of complex patients

• Clinical teaching opportunities supporting Pulmonary/Critical Care and Surgical Trauma Critical Care Fellowship programs

• Established and growing critical care program with stable leadership and strong physician engagement

• Located adjacent to the Texas Medical Center and Houstons renowned Museum District

About Houston, Texas

Houston is the nations fourth-largest city and one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the United States. Home to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, Houston offers healthcare professionals access to cutting-edge medicine, academic collaboration, and unparalleled career opportunities.

Residents enjoy professional sports, a thriving culinary scene, world-class museums, performing arts venues, and abundant outdoor recreation. From the Museum District and Theater District to The Galleria and nearby Gulf Coast beaches, Houston offers something for everyone.

With a strong economy, diverse culture, excellent dining, and year-round sunshine, Houston provides an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking both personal and professional growth.

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