ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Texas
ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Texas represent one of the most active critical care markets in the country, with demand concentrated across large academic medical centers, Level I trauma centers, and major regional health systems at every level from new graduate nurse to senior clinical specialist. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio lead hiring volume, anchored by institutions like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and UT Health. The most sought-after specialties include cardiac ICU, neuro ICU, and medical-surgical intensive care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Registered Nurse - ICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
- Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree
No Travel Required
6 months experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
Methodist Hospital Atascosa, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is a comprehensive medical center located just south of San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers a range of services. Services include emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine, and urology.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is part of Methodist Healthcare. We share 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients. This creates a unique partnership that benefits the community. We are able to provide quality care to all and charitable care when needed.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse - ICU opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
As a Registered Nurse - ICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
- Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree
No Travel Required
6 months experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
Methodist Hospital Atascosa, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is a comprehensive medical center located just south of San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers a range of services. Services include emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine, and urology.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is part of Methodist Healthcare. We share 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients. This creates a unique partnership that benefits the community. We are able to provide quality care to all and charitable care when needed.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse - ICU opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Traveler25
- Baylor Scott & White Health25
- Medical City Healthcare18
- CHRISTUS Health17
- Texas Health Resources12
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Texas.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required by most Texas ICU employers
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or critical care bedside experience preferred
- CCRN certification strongly preferred for senior ICU positions at Texas health systems
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, vasopressors, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a icu registered nurse in Texas?
You become an icu registered nurse in Texas by first earning a nursing degree, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your Registered Nurse license through the Texas Board of Nursing. After licensure, most Texas ICU employers require you to gain acute care experience, typically in a medical-surgical or step-down unit, before moving into an intensive care role.
How much do ICU registered nurses make in Texas?
ICU registered nurses in Texas earn a median of about $95,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,120 for the lowest 10% to over $127,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Texas?
Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Texas right now include American Traveler, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Medical City Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems, including those operating across multiple metro areas, tend to post consistently and hire in volume for ICU positions throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio have the most icu registered nurse openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of Level I trauma centers and world-renowned medical institutions like those in the Texas Medical Center drives the largest share of postings, while Dallas and San Antonio reflect the presence of major regional health systems and growing urban populations that sustain high inpatient critical care demand.
Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. ICU registered nursing is inherently a hands-on, bedside role that requires physical presence with critically ill patients. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in telehealth triage, utilization review, or case management functions rather than direct critical care.
How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency program designed for new graduates, which most large Texas health systems offer specifically to prepare RNs for critical care environments. Baylor Scott & White Health, HCA Healthcare facilities across Texas, and UT Health run structured residency tracks that rotate through ICU settings. Starting in a step-down or progressive care unit at a Texas hospital and requesting an internal transfer to the ICU after gaining floor experience is another well-established route. Holding ACLS certification before applying gives candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across the state's major hiring markets. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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