<p>A Level II Trauma Center in the Houston, TX metropolitan area (Webster, TX) is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team on a full-time, day-shift basis. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, a weekday-only schedule with no weekend obligation, and a structured cross-training pathway for seasoned OR nurses looking to transition into cardiovascular surgery. The position is well-suited for a clinician who wants to deepen subspecialty expertise in a high-acuity surgical environment without sacrificing work-life balance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly rate of $38.03 – $57.05, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available on a case-by-case basis</li> <li>Full-time employment with day-shift scheduling</li> <li>No weekend requirement</li> <li>Cross-training into CVOR provided for qualified OR nurses with 3+ years of experience</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) setting within a designated Level II Trauma Center</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with no weekend rotation — a rare combination in acute surgical nursing</li> <li>Structured cross-training program available for experienced OR nurses transitioning to cardiovascular surgery</li> <li>High-acuity acute care environment with access to the full spectrum of cardiovascular surgical cases</li> <li>Collaborative surgical team supporting complex cardiac and vascular procedures</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience as a licensed RN in an acute care setting — OR —</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience with demonstrated interest in transitioning to CVOR</li> <li>BSN preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Webster sits within the Houston–Clear Lake corridor on the Gulf Coast of Texas, offering easy access to one of the nation's largest and most economically dynamic metropolitan areas. The area is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and proximity to Galveston's beaches — all with a cost of living well below comparable major metros. Mild winters, no state income tax, and a robust healthcare ecosystem make the greater Houston area a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage.</p>