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*Neuro ICU - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner* *Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, TX* *Schedule: Nights only | 7-on / 14-off | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM* *Call Requirements: None* *Employment Type: Full-time* *Position Overview:* *Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is seeking a dedicated and autonomous Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) team. This is a night-shift only role with a favorable 7-on / 14-off block schedule and no call responsibilities.* *The ACNP will play a critical role in the overnight care of high-acuity neuro ICU patients, including procedures, admissions, cross coverage, and team-based rounding with a nocturnal intensivist and house staff.* *Key Responsibilities:* * *Provide autonomous, overnight clinical care to Neuro ICU patients* * *Perform procedures: central lines, arterial lines, intubations* * *Manage cross coverage within the Neuro ICU* * *Handle ICU admissions during overnight hours* * *Participate in rounding with nocturnal intensivist and house staff* *Preferred Qualifications:* * *Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification required* * *1+ years' experience in critical care, neurology, or ICU preferred* * *New graduates with strong interest in neurocritical care are welcome* * *Proficiency in ICU-level procedures is expected (or willingness to train)* * *Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-acuity, team-based environment* *Why Baylor Scott & White - Temple?* *Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is a 640-bed Level I Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs. It was ranked #5 among the top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters in 2022.* *Temple, TX, offers no state income tax, low cost of living, and a strong educational system. Centrally located between Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, it provides easy access to major cities while offering a relaxed and affordable lifestyle.* *Belonging Statement* We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. *QUALIFICATIONS* * EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program * EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience * CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer. Acute Care Nrs Pract Cert (ACNP-BC), Acute Care NP-A Gerontology (ACNPC-AG), Neonatal NP (NNP-BC): Must have one of the following: * Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNP-BC) * Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNPC-AG) * Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (NNP-BC).