Registered Nurse RN - Stepdown Med Tele - PRN

Cardiovascular Unit Registered Nurse PRN

We are seeking a flexible, clinically sharp Cardiovascular Unit Registered Nurse for a PRN opportunity within our progressive heart care team at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena. Operating within our advanced, multidisciplinary CVU / Telemetry floor, you will manage high-acuity cardiac patients recovering from open-heart surgeries, stenting, pacemakers, and acute coronary events. This role is perfect for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown, PCU, or Telemetry Nurse looking to maintain their specialized skills on a flexible schedule within an accredited Chest Pain Center. Enjoy premium PRN hourly rates, lucrative shift differentials for nights and weekends, and minimal monthly shift commitments that let you balance your professional career with your lifestyle close to home.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
• Current BLS issued from American Heart Association required
• 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed RN in an acute care setting required.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse CVIMU PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!