Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or PA) Leukemia
MD Anderson
Houston, Texas 77030
$118k–$177k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 28, 2026
What this might mean for you
MD Anderson is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $118k–$177k a year.
About this role
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (if working in Pediatrics)
- Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing (may be required)
- At least 1 year of Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (preferred)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Optional group dental insurance
- Optional group vision insurance
- Optional group life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Bank
About the employer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in Houston, Texas, is part of the University of Texas System and is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. As…
What reviewers appreciate
- World-renowned specialty cancer center with a strong mission-driven culture
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment integrating research and clinical practice
- Technologically advanced outpatient and inpatient oncology settings
What reviewers flag
- Highly regulated and complex work environment due to academic medical center and state employment requirements
- Oncology specialty focus may limit role variety for nurses seeking broader clinical experience
- State of Texas employment requirements add layers of compliance and stewardship obligations
Living in Houston, TX
Houston is a sprawling, diverse metro where world-class medical centers anchor a booming healthcare economy. The nation's fourth-largest city offers no state income tax, year-round warmth, and a food scene as varied as its population. Bayou-side greenways and museum districts balance the urban energy for nurses seeking opportunity in a place that never stops growing.
- Metro price level · Houston area
- 98.6
- 1% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,361/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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