Registered Nurse (RN) II -CV Surgery Stepdown Unit

Houston, Texas

You'll work as an RN II on the cardiovascular surgery stepdown unit. Houston Methodist Hospital is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 27

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: CV Surgery Stepdown Unit · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) II -CV Surgery Stepdown Unit
License: RN license Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days.Texas RN license, or temporary TX RN license
Term: Permanent

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License: Texas RN license, or temporary TX RN license Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Check your license
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Certification: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education: BSN or higher from an accredited nursing school Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
Experience: 1 year of RN experience in a healthcare environment Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment
Also asks: Other credentials and certifications set by the unit or service line Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line

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Details: 946 operating beds and 85 operating rooms in the hospital 946 operating beds

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Houston Methodist Hospital

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You'd be joining a system whose nurse residency is CCNE-accredited and built on the Vizient/AACN model, with charting in Epic.

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Nurse residents complete 8 to 20 weeks of orientation paired with a formally trained clinical preceptor, with weekly milestone check-ins.

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Gail Vozzella · Chief Nursing Executive

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We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.

At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers:

Superior practice settings

High safety standards

Professional development & nursing education

Meaningful collaboration with physicians

Unparalleled support

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line

I care values

Integrity

We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

Compassion

We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.

Respect

We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value.

Excellence

We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Hospital

946 operating beds

85 operating rooms

2,241 affiliated physicians

8,428 employees

40,861 inpatients

486,118 outpatients

43,127 emergency room visits

More than 10,302 international patients from 86 countries

Hear From Our Chief Nursing Executive, Gail Vozzella

Gail Vozzella

Chief Nursing Executive

Houston Methodist Hospital

"Come be part of the Houston Methodist nursing team. Houston Methodist provides the best environment for nurses to provide exceptional patient care. We support nurses' mental, physical, and spiritual well-being alongside a clinical career path."

About Houston Methodist Hospital

Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U. S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time.

Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world.

Awards and Distinctions

Breast Imaging Center of Excellence - American College of Radiology

ELSO Gold Level Center of Excellence Award - Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients

Best Hospitals Honor Roll - S. News & World Report (2022-2023)

Ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas - S. News & World Report (2022-2023)

Nationally Ranked Hospital in 10 Adult Specialties - S. News & World Report (2022-2023)

Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers - DNV-Det Norske Veritas

Certificate of Distinction for Ventricular Assist Device - DNV-Det Norske Veritas

Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence - TMF Health Quality Institute

Initial Performance Achievement Award - American Heart Association

Sustained Performance Achievement Award - American Heart Association

Guardian of Excellence Award(R) - Press Ganey

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What's around it?

In Houston, TX

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

Life in Houston, TX

NeighborhoodsDowntown Houston is an urban loft-and-high-rise pocket aimed at students, singles, and young professionals, with a $320,117 median purchase price, $1,756 average rent, University of Houston-Downtown nearby, and a crime rating safer than 73% of Houston neighborhoods. Midtown ranks #3 on Niche’s 2026 Houston-area list: walkable, artsy, transit-accessible, and increasingly the place to live near downtown. Families cluster in Kingwood and Sugar Land, Spring Branch (parks and schools), and Cinco Ranch—Niche’s #1 suburb, population 18,611, with neighborhood pools, highly graded public schools, parks, and playgrounds. Museum Park and the Astrodome Area also carry A+ Niche grades and sit close to the Medical Center; Taylor Lake Village is a small-town Clear Lake suburb with Clear Creek ISD and a short drive to the Medical Center, Kemah, and Galveston Bay. Commuter “golden zones” are discussed relative to Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and the Energy Corridor.

Downtown Houston is an urban loft-and-high-rise pocket aimed at students, singles, and young professionals, with a $320,117 median purchase price, $1,756 average rent, University of Houston-Downtown nearby, and a crime rating safer than 73% of Houston neighborhoods. Midtown ranks #3 on Niche’s 2026 Houston-area list: walkable, artsy, transit-accessible, and increasingly the place to live near downtown.

Families cluster in Kingwood and Sugar Land, Spring Branch (parks and schools), and Cinco Ranch—Niche’s #1 suburb, population 18,611, with neighborhood pools, highly graded public schools, parks, and playgrounds. Museum Park and the Astrodome Area also carry A+ Niche grades and sit close to the Medical Center; Taylor Lake Village is a small-town Clear Lake suburb with Clear Creek ISD and a short drive to the Medical Center, Kemah, and Galveston Bay.

Commuter “golden zones” are discussed relative to Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and the Energy Corridor.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundHouston is vast sprawl; locals and realtors repeat the same rule: live as close to your workplace as you reasonably can. Average commute is cited at 27 minutes, but that hides huge variance—Katy commenters warn you to hotel overnight and drive both morning and afternoon rushes, with 45-minute-plus runs common, while Sugar Land and Beltway-adjacent areas are recommended for Downtown at roughly 40 minutes to well over an hour in traffic. Primary job nodes named for suburb ranking are Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and the Energy Corridor. A car is treated as mandatory; public transit is limited (Metro bus from IAH into Downtown; cab about $55 from IAH and about $45 from Hobby). Heavy traffic and thin transit are among the most consistent complaints.

Houston is vast sprawl; locals and realtors repeat the same rule: live as close to your workplace as you reasonably can. Average commute is cited at 27 minutes, but that hides huge variance—Katy commenters warn you to hotel overnight and drive both morning and afternoon rushes, with 45-minute-plus runs common, while Sugar Land and Beltway-adjacent areas are recommended for Downtown at roughly 40 minutes to well over an hour in traffic.

Primary job nodes named for suburb ranking are Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and the Energy Corridor. A car is treated as mandatory; public transit is limited (Metro bus from IAH into Downtown; cab about $55 from IAH and about $45 from Hobby).

Heavy traffic and thin transit are among the most consistent complaints.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: visithoustontexas.com Source 6: thehonestlocal.com Source 7: reddit.com

OutdoorsBuffalo Bayou Park is the signature urban greenway, with Downtown skyline views, the Waugh Drive Bat Colony, the Cistern, Johnny Steele Dog Park, and a skate park. Hermann Park offers a kid-friendly train; Memorial Park is the city’s largest greenspace, with Land Bridges and the Eastern Glades (opened 2020) and is compared locally to Central Park. Discovery Green is a 12-acre downtown oasis with Kinder Lake bumper/cruiser boats, the John P. McGovern Playground, and fitness-in-the-park programming. Trails support walking, running, hiking, and group bike rides; the Houston Arboretum is a named hiking destination. On the southeast side, Taylor Lake, Clear Lake, and Galveston Bay support boating, fishing, and kayaking; Go Ape zipline sits at 18427 Southwest Freeway and Geronimo Adventure Park is at 6749 FM 2920.

Buffalo Bayou Park is the signature urban greenway, with Downtown skyline views, the Waugh Drive Bat Colony, the Cistern, Johnny Steele Dog Park, and a skate park. Hermann Park offers a kid-friendly train; Memorial Park is the city’s largest greenspace, with Land Bridges and the Eastern Glades (opened 2020) and is compared locally to Central Park.

Discovery Green is a 12-acre downtown oasis with Kinder Lake bumper/cruiser boats, the John P. McGovern Playground, and fitness-in-the-park programming. Trails support walking, running, hiking, and group bike rides; the Houston Arboretum is a named hiking destination.

On the southeast side, Taylor Lake, Clear Lake, and Galveston Bay support boating, fishing, and kayaking; Go Ape zipline sits at 18427 Southwest Freeway and Geronimo Adventure Park is at 6749 FM 2920.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: houstoniamag.com Source 2: discoverygreen.com Source 3: visithoustontexas.com Source 4: niche.com

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Living in Houston

Houston is distinct for nurses because of the Texas Medical Center—one of the world’s largest medical complexes—plus no state income tax and housing that still undercuts most big U.S. cities. Midtown, Museum Park, and the Astrodome Area sit near TMC; Downtown lofts average about $1,756 a month. Families often choose Cinco Ranch, Sugar Land, Kingwood, or Spring Branch, but Katy-style suburbs can mean 45-minute-plus drives—test both rush hours. A car is essential; transit is thin and traffic is the daily tax. Budget for a 1.40% property-tax rate and insurance averaging $4,644 a year on a $300,000 house. Summers are brutally hot and humid, pests are constant, and flooding is neighborhood-specific (Tropical Storms Arthur and Bertha in 2026). The payoff is food (The Pit Room, El Tiempo), Buffalo Bayou and Memorial Parks, the Museum District, the Rodeo, and free events at Discovery Green. Safety is hyper-local: pick the neighborhood, not just the city.

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As of 2026Source 1: thehonestlocal.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: niche.com Source 5: houstoniamag.com Source 6: visithoustontexas.com Source 7: discoverygreen.com Source 8: reddit.com

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