About Careertakes

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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 resource RN will float across inpatient units to provide clinical coverage during staffing gaps, high census, and special projects. You will deliver direct patient care, assess and monitor patients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe transitions and continuity of care while adapting to different unit protocols.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in multiple inpatient settings as assigned
• Perform assessments, implement care plans, administer medications and treatments per scope of practice
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Triage and escalate changes in patient condition; document care accurately and timely
• Support unit workflows during peak periods, staff shortages, or special operational needs
• Maintain competency with unit-specific equipment, policies, and procedures

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Minimum Qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (state-specific licensure required for practice in that state)
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE) OR equivalent foreign credential with validated equivalency where required
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe patient care (written and spoken)
• Meet applicable grade/level education and experience criteria per the qualification standard (Nurse I/II/III ranges). Candidates may be appointed at appropriate grade based on education and experience
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply for candidates pursuing licensure under limited temporary appointment rules

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Preferred Experience & Skills

• 1–3 years of inpatient nursing experience preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and unit processes
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
• Comfortable working variable shifts; reliable transportation for in‑person assignments in Houston, TX

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Licenses, Certifications & Physical Requirements

• Required: Active RN license valid for practice in the state of assignment (Texas for this posting)
• Certifications (if required by unit): e.g., BLS — obtain/maintain per facility policy (do not list additional certifications unless specified by client)
• Physical demands include moderate lifting/carrying (15–44 lbs), pushing/pulling, standing/walking several hours, reaching above shoulders, manual dexterity, near/far vision and hearing requirements as described in the qualification standard

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Employment type: Contractor or Full-Time (assignment may be intermittent/float)
• Location: Houston, TX (on-site assignments across inpatient units)
• Salary range (provided by client): $85,564 – $162,157 per year
• Assignments may be variable in length and schedule depending on unit needs

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Why Join (Confidential Client)

• Work across diverse inpatient settings — accelerate your clinical experience and expand your skillset
• Competitive pay range and opportunities for steady assignments
• Access to career development resources and cross-unit mentorship

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Next Steps & Notes

Careertakes will support initial screening for this position; final hiring decisions and employment are made by our client, Confidential Client. Please ensure you hold or can obtain an active RN license valid in Texas before accepting an assignment. Background checks, credential verification, and other pre-employment requirements may apply.

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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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