Experienced Clinical Nurse - Telemetry & Thoracic Cardiovascular Unit

As a Clinical Nurse at MD Anderson Cancer Center work within the Telemetry / Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Unit, which provides care to individuals undergoing complex procedures such as esophagectomies, pneumonectomies, pulmonary resections, and vascular interventions. This role supports a high acuity environment where specialized post operative care and continuous monitoring are essential. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Nurse of Telemetry & Thoracic Cardiovascular Unit plays a key role in delivering exceptional patient care aligned with this mission. The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and at least 12 months of recent experience in a medical/surgical, telemetry, or ICU setting. Minimum $68,000 - Midpoint $105,200 - Maximum $142,500 Shifts available are nights and days. Shift Hours: 7p - 7a or 7a - 7p including rotating holidays and weekends required. There are 3 x 12 hour shifts for a total of 36 hours per week. Why Us? This role directly supports MD Anderson's mission by providing highly specialized care to individuals undergoing complex thoracic and cardiovascular procedures. It offers strong professional growth through exposure to advanced clinical practices, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continued skill development while supporting work-life balance through comprehensive institutional benefits. - Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. - Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. - Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. - Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. *Responsibilities* *Patient Care Management* - Assess patient needs and determine required nursing and multidisciplinary interventions - Provide care using clinical competency, compassion, and adherence to safety practices - Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage emergency situations - Use technology and clinical systems to support patient care *Collaboration & Care Planning* - Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, patients, and families to plan and evaluate care - Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and coordinated services - Serve as an advocate to uphold patient rights *Documentation & Systems Use* - Document care according to established standards - Access, input, and retrieve information from electronic systems *Coaching & Team Support* - Train, coach, and assist team members to promote efficient use of resources - Participate in assisting team workflow and patient care priorities *Research & Quality Improvement* - Integrate findings from research studies into practice - Participate in data collection for ongoing studies *Other Duties* - Perform other duties