Registered Nurse III – SICU

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,256 - 79,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage

$10k student loan repayment

401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse III for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston. This full-time night position involves providing high-level patient care, demonstrating clinical leadership, and managing complex patient cases. The role requires at least 3 years of RN experience, Texas RN licensure, and critical care nursing expertise. Benefits include comprehensive insurance coverage, shift differentials, and student loan repayment. Join us in delivering exceptional critical care nursing in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years RN experience.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical leadership experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Specialty nursing certification required.
• Above average verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level patient care in critical settings.
• Manage complex patient cases independently.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in nursing development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Technical skills

Medical terminology

Critical care nursing expertise

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

Hiring Post: Registered Nurse III – SICU (LBJ Hospital – Full-Time Nights)

Compensation: $47.37 to $57.80/hour

Career Area: Nursing/RN

Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 179507

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• 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 System is seeking a Registered Nurse III (Nurse Clinician III) to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for full-time night shifts.

In this advanced nursing role, you will provide high-level patient care while demonstrating clinical leadership, critical thinking, and specialized nursing expertise. The Nurse Clinician III independently manages complex patient cases, applies evidence-based clinical practices, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective patient care in a critical care environment.

This role also requires leadership experience and active participation in professional nursing development initiatives.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System 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, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals – Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) – anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • BSN preferred
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or Red Cross approved program
  • Specialty nursing certification required
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years RN experience
  • Minimum of 1 year clinical leadership experience meeting at least 2 leadership criteria such as: Preceptor, Charge Nurse, Mentor, Certification, QI Champion, CoP Chair
• Clinical Leadership:
  • Demonstrated leadership in a professional nursing practice environment
  • Portfolio/resume/performance review reflecting clinical leadership
• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Strong written communication
  • Bilingual skills preferred
  • Ability to accurately communicate clinical information in English
• Technical Skills:
  • PC proficiency
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Medical terminology
  • Mathematics
  • Critical care nursing expertise
• Work Schedule:
  • Night shift
  • Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Yes

Join Harris Health System and provide exceptional critical care nursing while leading and mentoring others in a mission-driven healthcare environment.