Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room

Experienced Clinical Nurse – Main Operating Room – Evening Shift

The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse in the Main Operating Room is to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures, while supporting the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment.

The Clinical Nurse in the Operating Room must have a minimum of one year of operating room nursing experience. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of recent experience supporting Head & Neck and robotic surgical procedures.

Evening Shift: Includes two 12hr shifts and two 8hr shifts with days off TBD based on institutional needs.

Orientation: The first 4-6 months will include Operating Room Orientation from Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $32.69 – Midpoint $50.48 – Maximum $68.26 PLUS Nurses will earn up to $7,280 in annual department-based differentials.

Work in a world-renowned institution committed to excellence in patient care and innovation

Access to 30+ operating rooms equipped with the latest surgical technology

Opportunities for professional growth, shared governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week

Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service

Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts

Fertility benefits

State of Texas longevity pay

Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from UT MD Anderson can also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!

Transformational Leadership

Lead patients, families, and team members toward future care goals

Organize and prioritize patient care team workflow

Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and coordination

Practice independently within nursing scope

Participate in unit-level shared decision-making

Identify and resolve barriers to care

Build partnerships to improve patient outcomes

Deliver compassionate, competent care using technology and procedures

Train and support team members in roles such as charge nurse and preceptor

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patients

Apply research findings to daily practice

Lead or participate in evidence-based projects

Contribute to care delivery redesign

Integrate safety and quality standards into care

Minimize risk behaviors and report incidents

Support performance improvement and document care accurately

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.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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.