Experienced Clinical Nurse - Telemetry & Thoracic Cardiovascular Unit

Clinical Nurse

As a Clinical Nurse at MD Anderson Cancer Center work within the Telemetry / Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Unit, which provides care to individuals undergoing complex procedures such as esophagectomies, pneumonectomies, pulmonary resections, and vascular interventions. This role supports a high acuity environment where specialized post operative care and continuous monitoring are essential.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Nurse of Telemetry & Thoracic Cardiovascular Unit plays a key role in delivering exceptional patient care aligned with this mission.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and at least 12 months of recent experience in a medical/surgical, telemetry, or ICU setting.

Minimum $68,000 Midpoint $105,200 Maximum $142,500 Shifts available are nights and days. Shift Hours: 7p 7a or 7a - 7p including rotating holidays and weekends required. There are 3 x 12 hour shifts for a total of 36 hours per week.

Why Us? This role directly supports MD Anderson's mission by providing highly specialized care to individuals undergoing complex thoracic and cardiovascular procedures. It offers strong professional growth through exposure to advanced clinical practices, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continued skill development while supporting work-life balance through comprehensive institutional benefits.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Management
• Collaboration & Care Planning
• Documentation & Systems Use
• Coaching & Team Support
• Research & Quality Improvement
• Other Duties

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None
• Preferred: Two years relevant clinical nursing experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
• Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
• Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.