RN II Intermed Care (IMU)
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston, Texas
Posted Sep 4
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- Permanent
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- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
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
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- 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 West Hospital
- 237 operating beds
- 22 operating rooms
- 1,220 affiliated physicians
- 1,911 employees
- 14,406 inpatients
- 170,289 outpatients
- 51,164 emergency room visits
Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Vicki Brownewell
Vicki Brownewell
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Houston Methodist West Hospital
"Our nurses enjoy a positive culture which fosters delivering the highest levels of compassionate patient care. Houston Methodist West Hospital nurses fully participate in growing the hospital and adding new sophisticated services, while continuing in their own professional growth. Come join us for the best experience of your career."
About Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, personalized service and innovation. The growing campus offers more than 200 beds, 22 operating rooms and more than 1,900 employees. Originally opened in 2010, the campus is expanding as part of the master plan, adding additional inpatient beds and a third medical office building to the campus by late 2023.
Awards and Distinctions
- Magnet(R) Recognition - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Five Star Award - Texas Department of State Health Services
- Guardian of Excellence Award(R) - Press Ganey
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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
Place
- City
- Houston, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Local household income
- $64,813/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 270
- Magnet
- Designated since 2018 (ANCC)
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Houston area index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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You are weighing Houston Methodist West Hospital in the Katy/West Houston corridor—a campus of more than 200 beds with heart, cancer, ortho, spine, childbirth, and breast centers already running, and a $247 million expansion moving from fall 2024 toward a…
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