
Registered Nurse CVICU
HCA Houston Healthcare · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Houston, TX

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Job highlights
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered critical care.
- Collaborate with medical teams for holistic treatment.
- Educate patients and families on medical conditions.
- Manage evidence-based practices and process improvements.
- Advocate for patients and uphold organizational values.
About the role
Registered Nurse Critical Care
As a Registered Nurse Critical Care, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
What you will do in this role:
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
- Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
- Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
- Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma.
- No Travel Required.
- No experience Required Years of Experience.
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Learn More About Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future." - Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, HCA Healthcare.
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Critical Care opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care
- Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- Cardiac Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Patient Advocacy
Skills & topics
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- CVICU Nurse
- RN
- Nursing
- Healthcare
- Patient Care
- Cardiac Care
- ACLS
- BLS
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight critical care nursing experience and certifications (BLS, ACLS).
- Emphasize patient advocacy: Showcase your ability to educate and support patients/families.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss patient care scenarios and teamwork.
- Research HCA Houston Healthcare: Understand their mission, values, and commitment to ethical care.
- Apply promptly: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be contacted.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the required certifications for a Registered Nurse Critical Care at HCA Houston Healthcare?
- For the Registered Nurse Critical Care position at HCA Houston Healthcare, you are required to have Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). These must be obtained within 30 days of your employment start date.
- Does HCA Houston Healthcare require prior experience for the Registered Nurse Critical Care role?
- No, this Registered Nurse Critical Care position at HCA Houston Healthcare does not require prior experience. They are open to candidates with an Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma.
- What is the patient-to-nurse ratio in the Critical Care Unit at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center?
- While the job description does not specify the exact patient-to-nurse ratio, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care. Critical care units typically maintain ratios designed to ensure safe and effective patient management, often involving one or two patients per nurse depending on acuity.
- What opportunities for professional development are available for nurses at HCA Houston Healthcare?
- HCA Houston Healthcare offers extensive support for professional development, including tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. They are committed to supporting the advancement of nursing careers.
- How does HCA Houston Healthcare support its nursing staff?
- HCA Houston Healthcare provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including robust medical, dental, and vision benefits, wellbeing support, generous time-off programs, retirement savings plans with a 100% match, and various educational support resources.
- What is the role of a Registered Nurse Critical Care in patient advocacy at HCA Houston Healthcare?
- As a Registered Nurse Critical Care, you will serve as a crucial advocate for patients, families, and caregivers. This involves translating complex medical information, ensuring understanding of treatment plans, and preparing patients for self-management, aligning with the organization's commitment to patient experience.
- Can you describe the work environment for a Registered Nurse Critical Care at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center?
- The work environment at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is described as collaborative, with nurses empowered to influence patient care. The hospital is a 445+ bed acute care facility with two intensive care units, emphasizing a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes and nursing advancement.