Entry Level Critical Care Nurse Jobs
New grad critical care nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations, internships, or hands-on simulation work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Ascension, Sound Physicians, and Bayhealth hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Our Pulmonary Medicine team at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic provides diagnoses and management of all general disorders of the respiratory system. Conditions may include shortness of breath, lung cancer, pneumonia and other lung infections, emphysema, COPD, asthma, sleep disorders related to breathing disturbances, occupational lung disease, liver-related lung disease and drug-related pulmonary disorders. For this specific position, you would specialize in adult pulmonary care.
What makes an Optum Career different?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Degree (MD, DO)
- Accredited Residency training
- Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Texas
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $279,000-557,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Our Pulmonary Medicine team at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic provides diagnoses and management of all general disorders of the respiratory system. Conditions may include shortness of breath, lung cancer, pneumonia and other lung infections, emphysema, COPD, asthma, sleep disorders related to breathing disturbances, occupational lung disease, liver-related lung disease and drug-related pulmonary disorders. For this specific position, you would specialize in adult pulmonary care.
What makes an Optum Career different?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Degree (MD, DO)
- Accredited Residency training
- Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Texas
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $279,000-557,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Ascension13
- Sound Physicians9
- Bayhealth6
- SSM Health6
- Inova Health6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services168
- Education30
- Science & Research2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Insurance1
Entry Level Critical Care Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level critical care nurse job?
Start by targeting hospitals with dedicated new graduate critical care nurse residency programs, which provide structured orientation and preceptorship for candidates with limited ICU experience. Highlight clinical rotations in acute or intensive care settings, BLS and ACLS certifications, and any hands-on simulation hours. A strong cover letter that addresses your readiness for high-acuity environments helps you stand out against other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level critical care nurses?
Companies hiring entry level critical care nurses right now include Ascension, Sound Physicians, and Bayhealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among large health systems, regional hospitals, and long-term acute care facilities that run formal new graduate nurse residency or transition-to-practice programs.
Are there remote entry level critical care nurse jobs?
Yes, though most critical care nursing roles require bedside presence. About 1% of entry level critical care nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, utilization review, or telehealth triage rather than direct ICU patient care. If you need flexibility, filtering for hybrid roles is a good starting point.
Are these new grad critical care nurse jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior critical care nurse roles alongside other entry level listings. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotation hours in lieu of paid work history, or explicitly mentions a nurse residency or preceptorship program. Look for those signals in the job description before applying.
Which industries hire the most entry level critical care nurses?
Entry Level critical care nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high-acuity units at scale and have the training infrastructure to bring new graduates up to speed in intensive care environments.