Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Corpus Christi, TX
Join a specialized pediatric critical care team in Corpus Christi for a 6-month assignment with a day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. Earn
$136.85 per hour, receive weekly direct-deposit pay and comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and collaborate with physicians and nurses in a service providing round-the-clock monitoring. Apply today to be considered.
Quick Facts
- Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- End Date/Duration: 05/03/2027; approximately 6 months
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM7:00 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 experience
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $136.85
- Competitive pay package
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team support
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What Youll Do
- Provide advanced pediatric critical care services in a specialized care setting.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Support round-the-clock monitoring of pediatric patients before and after operations.
- Assess patient status and contribute to care planning and clinical decision-making.
- Provide ongoing evaluation and management appropriate to pediatric critical care needs.
- Communicate patient updates and care recommendations with the care team and families as appropriate.
- Participate in potential call coverage as required by the assignment.
What You Need
Required- Masters or post-masters degree.
- Graduation from a nurse practitioner program with practice authority in Texas.
- Active, unencumbered nurse practitioner and registered nurse licenses in Texas.
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
- Ability to commit to at least a 6-month contract.
- Advanced practice certification applicable to the role, such as FNP-BC, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC, or CPNP-AC.
Preferred- 23 years of pediatric critical care experience.
- Advanced specialty courses applicable to the assignment.
About the Assignment
This opportunity is with a leading facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. The specialized service provides collaborative, round-the-clock monitoring before and after operations, working closely with physicians and nurses to support high-quality pediatric critical care.
Apply now to learn more about this Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner assignment.
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