About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare / Graduate Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Graduate Nurse (GN) role provides supervised, bedside nursing care while you progress clinically and professionally. Under RN supervision and program coaching, you will:

• Provide direct patient care and perform nursing assessments for a diverse inpatient population
• Assist with exams, treatments, medication administration, and procedures per scope of practice
• Document care and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with policies
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family education to support safe transitions
• Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional care team to coordinate care and escalate concerns
• Participate in unit-based learning, competency assessments, and receive structured feedback and mentorship

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school preferred; Associates degree considered
• Completion of a nursing program that included clinical rotations in a hospital setting
• Zero years of professional RN experience required (entry-level / new graduate position)
• GN — Graduate Nurse Temporary State Licensure (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association required

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Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated foundational clinical skills and progression toward competence via ongoing assessments
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills for safe, patient-focused care
• Ability to prioritize, organize work, and manage time in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Emerging critical thinking and clinical judgment aligned with the Nurse Practice Act
• Teamwork and professional behavior that support a healthy unit culture and quality outcomes
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook

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Essential Functions

People / Service / Quality / Finance / Growth — you will be expected to:

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and the care team using effective communication and teaching techniques
• Contribute to teamwork and unit retention/engagement goals by responding to requests and seeking guidance appropriately
• Follow professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements while progressively managing more complex patient care
• Help meet unit financial and quality targets by managing time and resources efficiently
• Identify personal learning needs and participate in continuing education and new-care-pathway implementations

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Position Details

• Location: Houston, TX
• Employment type: Full-time; Non-exempt
• Estimated pay: $70,203 per year (estimated)
• Program timing: Positions cover the 2027 Winter graduate cohort; structured mentorship and RN coaching provided

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About the Employer

This role is posted on behalf of a confidential client — a large, full-service academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center region. The organization provides acute-care services, teaching programs, and opportunities for clinical growth and professional development.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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