Clinical Nurse - Mays Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Clinical Nurse
- Mays Post Anesthesia Care Unit

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Nurse role provides direct patient care while supporting high standards of quality, safety, operational excellence, and patient-centered outcomes. This Clinical Nurse position contributes to a collaborative clinical environment focused on innovation, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.

UT MD Anderson is committed to advancing patient care through clinical excellence, research innovation, and professional development. The Clinical Nurse works within an inter-professional team to deliver compassionate, outcome-focused care while supporting institutional goals and nursing practice standards. The Clinical Nurse also plays a key role in maintaining safe operations, promoting best practices, and supporting positive patient and family experiences.

The ideal candidate will possess clinical nursing experience in a high-acuity environment with preferred experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Telemetry, and/or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Education, licensure, and certification requirements were not provided.

Minimum $32.69/hour
- Midpoint $50.58/hour
- Maximum $68.51/hour

The typical work schedule is Two 12 hour (6:45pm-7:15am) and two 8 hour (10:45pm-7:15am) shifts per week.

Work Location:

Mays Building, Texas Medical Center (TMC)

This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while contributing to a nationally recognized cancer center's mission. Team members are empowered to advance their clinical expertise, participate in innovation and quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals. UT MD Anderson supports career growth, continuing education, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote personal and professional well-being.

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This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while contributing to UT MD Anderson's mission of eliminating cancer through outstanding clinical care, research, education, and prevention. Team members are empowered to advance their clinical expertise, participate in innovation and quality improvement initiatives, collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals, and benefit from opportunities that support both professional growth and work-life balance.

• 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.

• Provide quality and fiscally responsible patient care.
• Anticipate patient and family needs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nurse Manager.
• Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care consistent with current research and practice standards.
• Utilize a systematic, outcome-focused approach to patient care.
• Integrate ethical principles into clinical practice.
• Maintain clinical competence and technological proficiency.
• Provide compassionate direct patient care consistent with the Professional Practice Model.
• Comply with regulatory standards and institutional policies.
• Pursue lifelong learning and professional development opportunities.

• Participate in daily unit operations to support financial and operational goals.
• Utilize available resources responsibly and efficiently.
• Participate in change initiatives and incorporate change into daily practice.
• Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the inter-professional team.
• Foster peer relationships through coaching and mentoring.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute feedback regarding the performance of clerical and clinical staff.
• Foster accountability and support a Just Culture environment.
• Participate in staff evaluation and professional development activities.
• Strengthen professional relationships to improve patient and family outcomes.

• Apply new and existing evidence to patient care standards.
• Incorporate new knowledge, innovations, and improvements into…