Registered Nurse II – 3C IMU Med Surg Tele

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Student loan repayment

Shift differential

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

EAP

Parking

Credit union

Disaster relief

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse II to join the 3C IMU Med Surg Tele team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, TX. You will provide safe, patient-centered nursing care in alignment with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Harris Health standards.

The RN II independently manages patients with conditions commonly seen in the unit, performing assessments, implementing interventions, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice in Texas.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time RN experience OR GN program completion.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care per Texas Act and Harris Health standards.
• Assess patient needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recognize when additional resources are needed to support safe outcomes.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Clinical decision-making

Mathematics

Medical terminology

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing accepted

BSN preferred

Job description

Hiring Post: Registered Nurse II – 3C IMU Med Surg Tele – LBJ Hospital

Compensation: $41.82 to $52.55/hour

Career Area: Nursing/RN
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 179878

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage

• $10k student loan repayment

• Shift differentials where applicable

• 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 is seeking a Registered Nurse II to join the 3C IMU Med Surg Tele team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

The Registered Nurse II provides safe, professional, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Harris Health nursing standards. In this role, you will independently manage patients with conditions commonly seen within the assigned clinical area while applying established standards, principles, and clinical algorithms to guide care.

You will assess patient needs, implement appropriate nursing interventions, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The RN II recognizes when additional assistance or resources are needed and takes appropriate action to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health 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 through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

• Education

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

  • Diploma in Nursing accepted

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Licensure and Certification

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice nursing in the State of Texas

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross-approved program

  • Additional certifications as required by the unit or service

• Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of full-time RN experience OR

  • Successful completion of a Graduate Nurse (GN) Program

• Communication and Language Skills

  • Bilingual skills preferred

  • Strong verbal communication skills

  • Public-speaking capabilities

  • Strong written communication for correspondence and reports

• Knowledge and Skills

  • Professional nursing standards and practices

  • Patient assessment and clinical decision-making

  • Mathematics

  • Medical terminology

  • Computer proficiency

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

  • Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and seek appropriate resources

• Work Schedule

  • Full-time

  • Flexible schedule

  • Weekends and holidays as required

  • On-call availability

Job Details

Career Area: Nursing/RN
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $41.82 - $52.55/hour
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States
Job ID: 179878

Join Harris Health and bring your nursing expertise to the 3C IMU Med Surg Tele team at LBJ Hospital, where you'll provide compassionate, high-quality care while making a meaningful difference for patients throughout Harris County.