Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Overview

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.

• 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
• 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

• 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

• Salary: $120,000 – $155,000 / year
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Time Off & CME support
• Relocation assistance (case-by-case)
• Life, disability, and malpractice insurance coverage

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.