Patient Care RN Jobs in Houston, TX
Patient Care RN jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann complex, and Midtown hospital corridor, with hiring active in acute care, critical care, and post-surgical units. Employers posting openings now include Aveanna Healthcare, McCarthy Building, and Deloitte. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of study volunteers. This position will also approach potential research patients to participate in studies and will manage actigraphy devices on the unit. This position conducts rounding on designated research units to ensure patient needs are met, records data established by policy and procedure, and reports and records observations for research study and patient problems to the licensed nurse or Clinical Trials Manager. The RPCA position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Must possess one of the following: PCA externship PCA internal internship Six months of direct patient care experience Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL’s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates research interventions.
- Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Documents, per research study protocol where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
- Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the Clinical Trials Manager including but not limited to performing research interventions in various hospital units and maintaining study interventions and research study equipment as outlined in the research protocol.
- Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse/Clinical Trials Manager
- Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to approaching research candidates, data abstraction, and recording in case report forms (CRFs).
- Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e. adhering to research intervention/protocols.
- Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from a licensed nurse or Clinical Trials Manager.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reports observations, conditions, and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Provides appropriate communication to nurses, PCAs and fellow RCPAs to collaborate and promote patient-centered care.
- Conducts rounding according to research protocols to ensure patient needs are met. Ensures accurate research data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers.
- Assists Clinical Trial Manager in identifying opportunities for research workflow process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributing to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assures study conduct meets appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Institutional Council of Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and agency guidelines.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision-making as necessary, especially in areas of question, from the Clinical Trials Manager and assigned licensed personnel. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis. Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance and operational improvement(s). Supports change initiates and adapts to unexpected changes.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Must possess one of the following: PCA externship PCA internal internship Six months of direct patient care experience Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of study volunteers. This position will also approach potential research patients to participate in studies and will manage actigraphy devices on the unit. This position conducts rounding on designated research units to ensure patient needs are met, records data established by policy and procedure, and reports and records observations for research study and patient problems to the licensed nurse or Clinical Trials Manager. The RPCA position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Must possess one of the following: PCA externship PCA internal internship Six months of direct patient care experience Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL’s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates research interventions.
- Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Documents, per research study protocol where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
- Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the Clinical Trials Manager including but not limited to performing research interventions in various hospital units and maintaining study interventions and research study equipment as outlined in the research protocol.
- Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse/Clinical Trials Manager
- Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to approaching research candidates, data abstraction, and recording in case report forms (CRFs).
- Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e. adhering to research intervention/protocols.
- Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from a licensed nurse or Clinical Trials Manager.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reports observations, conditions, and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Provides appropriate communication to nurses, PCAs and fellow RCPAs to collaborate and promote patient-centered care.
- Conducts rounding according to research protocols to ensure patient needs are met. Ensures accurate research data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers.
- Assists Clinical Trial Manager in identifying opportunities for research workflow process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributing to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assures study conduct meets appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Institutional Council of Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and agency guidelines.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision-making as necessary, especially in areas of question, from the Clinical Trials Manager and assigned licensed personnel. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis. Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance and operational improvement(s). Supports change initiates and adapts to unexpected changes.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Must possess one of the following: PCA externship PCA internal internship Six months of direct patient care experience Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Aveanna Healthcare6
- McCarthy Building3
- Deloitte2
- Houston Methodist2
- WSP1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Education3
- Investment & Asset Management3
Patient Care RN Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a patient care rn job in Houston?
Houston's Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, is the single best place to focus your search, with dozens of hospital systems, specialty clinics, and academic medical centers clustered there. Acute care, telemetry, and critical care units hire most consistently. Candidates with BLS and ACLS certifications, prior acute care clinical hours, and experience in high-volume settings stand out in Houston's competitive hospital market.
Which companies hire patient care rns in Houston?
Houston patient care rn roles are posted by Aveanna Healthcare, McCarthy Building, and Deloitte and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's employer mix is heavily weighted toward large academic medical systems, specialty hospitals, and community health networks concentrated in and around the Texas Medical Center and Memorial City areas.
Are there remote patient care rn jobs in Houston?
Yes, though they are rare for bedside and acute care roles, which require direct patient contact. About 23% of patient care rn openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be in case management, utilization review, or telephonic triage functions rather than floor nursing.
How can I get a patient care rn job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is applying to new graduate residency programs at the large Texas Medical Center hospital systems, which are designed for newly licensed RNs and rotate through multiple care settings. Community hospitals in the Greater Houston area, including those in Sugar Land, Katy, and Pearland, also hire new graduates and tend to have shorter application cycles than the large academic centers.
Which industries hire the most patient care rns in Houston?
Houston patient care rn roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's position as home to the Texas Medical Center, a major trauma system, and a large uninsured and underinsured population drives sustained institutional demand for direct care nursing across those sectors.
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