Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Hospitalist (7-On / 7-Off)

Sherman, TX | Full-Time | Inpatient Hospital Setting

Schedule : 7 Days On / 7 Days Off (In-Person)

Compensation : $120,000 – $155,000 annually (depending on experience)

Job Description

Position Overview

A growing inpatient neurology and cerebrovascular service in the Sherman, Texas region is seeking a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join its neuro hospitalist team.

This role offers structured scheduling, a high-acuity clinical environment, and the opportunity to work closely with neurologists, stroke clinicians, and multidisciplinary acute-care teams.

This position is ideal for NPs who excel in neurology, neurocritical care, or hospital medicine and want to practice advanced inpatient neuro care in a stable and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide inpatient management for patients with neurological and stroke conditions in acute, step-down, and neuro-critical settings

Conduct neurological assessments, update care plans, and evaluate patient progress

Participate in rapid stroke response evaluations and time-sensitive treatment coordination

Manage conditions such as ischemic / hemorrhagic stroke, seizures, encephalopathy, neurotrauma, and neuromuscular disorders

Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, therapy services, and case management providers

Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment pathways, and expectations

Participate in quality improvement efforts, safety initiatives, and case review processes

Qualifications

Active RN license and ACNP certification (Texas or compact eligible)

Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross)

At least 2 years of acute care or inpatient NP experience

Strong clinical judgment and comfort with high-acuity neurological patients

Preferred (Not Required) :

Neurology, neurocritical care, or stroke experience

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) or ENLS certification

Experience with EEG interpretation, lumbar puncture procedures, or neuro monitoring

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

Salary : $120,000 – $155,000 / year

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off & CME support

Certification reimbursement opportunities

Relocation assistance (case-by-case)

Life, disability, and malpractice insurance coverage

Ideal Candidate

You are a confident, team-oriented Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient neurological environments. You value collaboration, evidence-based practice, and have a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

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