Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room
Experienced Clinical Nurse – Main Operating Room - Robotics, General, and Vascular
Summary\:
The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse in the Main Operating Room is to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures, while supporting the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment.
The ideal candidate will have one year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room, specializing in Robotics, General, and Vascular.
Schedule & Operating Room Orientation
The first six months will include Operating Room Orientation, conducted Monday–Friday from 6\:30 AM to 3\:00 PM.
Following orientation, employees will transition to a day-shift schedule, which will be assigned based on department needs and may include one of the following options\:
Note\: The final shift schedule will be determined upon completion of orientation.
Hourly breakdown of salary range\:
Minimum $32.69 – Midpoint $50.48 – Maximum $68.26
PLUS – Nurses will earn up to $7,280 in annual department-based differentials.
Why MD Anderson\:
Work in a world-renowned institution committed to excellence in patient care and innovation
Access to 30+ operating rooms equipped with the latest surgical technology
Opportunities for professional growth, shared governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration
MD Anderson Offers Our Nurses\:
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from UT MD Anderson can also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!
Key Responsibilities\:
Transformational Leadership
Lead patients, families, and team members toward future care goals
Organize and prioritize patient care team workflow
Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and coordination
Practice independently within nursing scope
Structural Empowerment\:
Participate in unit-level shared decision-making
Identify and resolve barriers to care
Build partnerships to improve patient outcomes
Exemplary Professional Practice
Deliver compassionate, competent care using technology and procedures
Train and support team members in roles such as charge nurse and preceptor
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patients
New Knowledge & Innovation\:
Apply research findings to daily practice
Lead or participate in evidence-based projects
Contribute to care delivery redesign
Empirical Quality Results
Integrate safety and quality standards into care
Minimize risk behaviors and report incidents
Support performance improvement and document care accurately
Perform other duties as assigned