Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Houston, TX
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Houston are concentrated across the Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann campuses, and the Galleria corridor, with demand driven by major health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty hospitals. Employers actively hiring include Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Voyage Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.
At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers:
- Superior practice settings
- High safety standards
- Professional development & nursing education
- Meaningful collaboration with physicians
- Unparalleled support
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
- Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment
- Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line
I CARE VALUES
INTEGRITY
We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
COMPASSION
We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
RESPECT
We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value.
EXCELLENCE
We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
- 358 operating beds
- 20 operating rooms
- 1,171 affiliated physicians
- 2,300 employees
- 21,717 inpatients
- 230,466 outpatients
- 62,932 emergency room visits
Hear From Our Chief Nursing Executive, Nicole Twine
Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
"At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers."
About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress.
Awards and Distinctions
- AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Chest Pain Center Accreditation - Society of Chest Pain Centers
- ISO 9001 Certification - DNV GL
- Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program - American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Breast Imaging Center of Excellence - American College of Radiology
- Recognized Diabetes Education Program - American Diabetes Association
- Magnet(R) Recognition - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Primary Stroke Center - The Joint Commission
- Patient Safety Excellence Award(tm) - Healthgrades(R)
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Houston Methodist9

- Memorial Hermann Health System7

- Voyage Health3V
- Townsen Memorial Hospital3

- American Traveler2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services21
- Retail1
- Insurance1
- Hospitality & Tourism1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a registered nurse operating room job in Houston?
Target Houston's Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, where health systems, academic hospitals, and specialty surgical centers post OR openings continuously. Experience in cardiac, orthopedic, or robotic-assisted surgery carries strong weight here. Candidates who hold CNOR certification and familiarity with da Vinci surgical systems stand out in Houston's competitive OR market. Networking through the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Houston chapter also opens doors.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Houston?
Houston registered nurse operating room roles are posted by Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Voyage Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's hiring landscape is shaped by large nonprofit health systems, for-profit hospital networks, and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers that serve the city's dense suburban communities.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Houston?
Remote work is rare for registered nurse operating room roles because the position requires direct patient care and hands-on sterile field management in a surgical suite. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those postings typically involve perioperative education, clinical informatics, or surgical services coordination rather than direct scrub or circulating duties.
How can I get a registered nurse operating room job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is applying to OR internship and perioperative residency programs offered by the Texas Medical Center health systems, which onboard RNs from med-surg, ICU, and PACU backgrounds. Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers in the Katy, Sugar Land, and Pearland suburbs sometimes hire new-to-OR nurses when volume demands it. Completing a perioperative nursing course before applying and listing any surgical tech or scrub experience strengthens your application significantly.
Which industries hire the most registered nurse operating rooms in Houston?
Most registered nurse operating room openings in Houston sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, Retail, and Insurance, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's role as a global hub for cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and orthopedic care drives consistent OR staffing demand across both academic medical centers and high-volume specialty hospitals.
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