Bilingual Spanish RN – Pediatric Home Health Nurse – Flexible Hours
Houston, Texas
Posted Aug 12 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN licenseTexas RN License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Texas RN License Check your license
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Houston staff RN rolesHouston staff RN postings that state pay run $33/hr to $45/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $37/hr, across 147 postings.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- 401(k)
More benefits (3)
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The workplace
You would be joining MedCare Pediatric in Houston (77020), a pediatric group where the day-to-day is built around kids and local cases rather than a giant hospital campus. Reviewers on Glassdoor give the place a 3.7 out of 5 across…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-Time & Part-Time Home Health
$31–$36 an hour
At MedCare Pediatric, we are dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of pediatric home health services, we bring skilled nursing care directly into the homes of our patients, ensuring they receive the support they need in the environment where they feel most comfortable. Our mission is to deliver exceptional nursing services with integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Private Duty Nurse at MedCare, you’ll have the opportunity to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in a setting where patients thrive—their own homes. Our structured schedules allow for meaningful patient interactions, individualized care, and thorough documentation while ensuring you have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life.
You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, professional growth, and clinical excellence, providing you with the resources and support needed to make a lasting impact on the children and families you serve. Whether you are an experienced pediatric nurse or a new graduate RN looking to begin your nursing career in a supportive environment, MedCare provides the opportunity to grow while delivering meaningful care.
Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? Apply today and become part of a team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality pediatric home health care!
Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications & Responsibilities
Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license Current CPR certification Valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance Pediatric home health experience preferred, but not required. New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply. Provide quality skilled one-on-one nursing care to pediatric clients in a home setting for 8–12 hour shifts, allowing them to remain with their families instead of an inpatient facility Care for clients with serious illnesses, medical complexities, disabilities, or those recovering from injuries or extensive surgery Assess client conditions during each visit, including monitoring vital signs, seizure activity, and providing care for gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), tracheostomies, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilators Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and the individualized plan of care Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits & Schedule
Full-time and part-time opportunities available Day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts available throughout the Greater Houston area and surrounding regions Flexible scheduling with 8–12-hour private duty shifts Competitive pay of $31–$36 per hour Night and weekend
- shift differentials
Employee referral bonus program Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance options 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Supportive leadership, ongoing clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth Why Join MedCare Pediatric? Provide one-on-one care where you can truly focus on your patient Build meaningful relationships with pediatric patients and their families Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance Join a collaborative team dedicated to quality patient care Make a lasting difference in the lives of children every day
Join our team and bring your passion for helping children thrive! Apply today to become part of a community that values your expertise and prioritizes the lives we touch together.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
What's around it?
Houston, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Household income
- $64,813/yr, all local households, not nurse pay