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Staff Nurse I/II/III - CV Surgery
UTHealth Houston
Texas
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RNCardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryCardiology
Posted Jul 27, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026
What the posting states
- Patient load & staffing
- Floating required
About this role
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UTHealth Houston Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery is seeking a full-time Staff Nurse to provide patient-centered care and clinical support in a fast-paced surgical specialty practice. Position based primarily at Texas Medical Center with float to Bellaire clinic one day per week. Functions as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs.
Skills for this role
Direct patient carePatient treatment planningCare plan evaluationCare plan implementationCare coordinationPhone triagePatient counselingPatient advocacyClinical assessment documentationNursing care plan documentationEvidence-based practiceHealth education and counseling
Certifications
BLSACLS
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing required or Associate's Degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited nursing school required
- No experience needed
- Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time - approximately 37-38 days per year)
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Retirement/pension plan
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
About the employer
UTHealth Houston
Academic Medical Center
UTHealth Houston (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. As one of the nation's most comprehensive academic health centers with more than half a…
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What reviewers appreciate
- Ranked No. 1 university nationally among extra-large institutions in the 2024 USA TODAY National Top Workplaces
- Multiple nursing roles offer Monday–Friday daytime schedules with no nights, weekends, or holidays
- Opportunities to participate in ongoing research protocols and expand expertise across specialized cardiac diagnostic modalities
What reviewers flag
- Specific nurse-reported criticisms were not captured in the provided review sources, limiting visibility into workplace concerns
- Described nursing roles are highly specialized (cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, outpatient cardiology), which may not appeal to nurses seeking broader or generalist clinical exposure
- Some roles combine direct patient care with research protocol responsibilities, which may create competing demands on nurse time and attention
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- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?