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)

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

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  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

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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