About this opportunity
Harris Health lists this Registered Nurse III – SICU opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
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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
Provide exceptional critical care nursing while leading and mentoring others in a mission-driven healthcare environment.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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