Registered Nurse RN

Hiring Post: Registered Nurse III – SICU (LBJ Hospital – Full-Time Nights) Compensation: $47.37 to $57.80/hour Career Area: Nursing/RN Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026 Position Type: Full-Time Job ID: 179507 Benefits Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Life and AD&D insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Subsidized parking Access to a credit union Employee disaster relief support Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment) About the Position Harris Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse III (Nurse Clinician III) to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for full-time night shifts . In this advanced nursing role, you will provide high-level patient care while demonstrating clinical leadership, critical thinking, and specialized nursing expertise . The Nurse Clinician III independently manages complex patient cases, applies evidence-based clinical practices, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective patient care in a critical care environment. This role also requires leadership experience and active participation in professional nursing development initiatives. About Harris Health System Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas . As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services. Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine , UTHealth , MD Anderson Cancer Center , and the University of Houston . Requirements Education : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing BSN preferred Licensure/Certification : Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or Red Cross approved program Specialty nursing certification required Experience : Minimum of 3 years RN experience Minimum of 1 year clinical leadership experience meeting at least 2 leadership criteria such as: Preceptor Charge Nurse Mentor Certification QI Champion CoP Chair Clinical Leadership : Demonstrated leadership in a professional nursing practice environment Portfolio/resume/performance review reflecting clinical leadership Communication Skills : Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact) Strong written communication Bilingual skills preferred Ability to accurately communicate clinical information in English Technical Skills : PC proficiency Knowledge/Skills : Medical terminology Mathematics Critical care nursing expertise Work Schedule : Night shift Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call Supervisory Responsibilities : Yes Join Harris Health System Provide exceptional critical care nursing while leading and mentoring others in a mission-driven healthcare environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr