Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Critical Care in Corpus Christi, TX

Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Corpus Christi, TX

Support specialized pediatric critical care services with a 3x12-hour day schedule, a competitive $136.85 hourly pay rate , and a six-month contract assignment. Join a leading facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, providing collaborative, round-the-clock monitoring for pediatric patients before and after operations.

Quick Facts

• Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• End Date/Duration: 05/03/2027; approximately 6 months
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours; 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Hours/Week: 36
• Employment Type: Contract
• License/Certifications: Active, unencumbered Texas nurse practitioner and registered nurse licenses; BLS, PALS, and ACLS required
• Experience: Pediatric critical care/CICU experience required

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $136.85
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
• Robust referral bonus program
• 24/7 dedicated support throughout your assignment
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You’ll Do

• Provide advanced practice care for pediatric patients in a critical care setting.
• Support specialized pediatric cardiac intensive care services.
• Participate in collaborative care with physicians and nursing professionals.
• Monitor pediatric patients before and after operations.
• Provide continuous assessment and management within the critical care environment.
• Work scheduled 12-hour day shifts and participate in potential call coverage.

What You Need

Required:

• Master’s or post-master’s degree.
• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program with practice authority in Texas.
• Active and unencumbered Texas nurse practitioner license.
• Active and unencumbered Texas registered nurse license.
• Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
• Advanced practice certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care, or Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care.
• Pediatric critical care/CICU experience.
• Willingness to commit to a minimum six-month contract.

Preferred:

• 2–3 years of pediatric critical care experience.
• Advanced specialty courses applicable to the assignment.

About the Assignment

This assignment supports a specialized pediatric critical care service at a leading facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. The care team provides collaborative, around-the-clock monitoring for pediatric patients before and after operations in a critical care environment.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife .

Benefits

Licensure -Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable