Nurse Clinician III TDCJ Surgery

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is seeking an experienced RN to join our clinical team on the UTMB Galveston campus. This role requires a current Texas RN license and BLS certification, with two years of hands-on RN experience across a clinical setting.

As a competent clinician, you will function as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing patient-centered care while adhering to professional standards and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• RN with two years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per the Texas Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Manage unexpected or emergency situations on the clinical unit.
• Serve as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II.

Skills

RN experience

Texas license

BLS certification

Education

RN license (Texas)

Job description

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0449 - TDCJ Hospital

Job

Nursing & Care ManagementRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 6:26:59 PM