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CVRR RN
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Houston, TX, 77030
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33-52.8 HOUR
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of excellence in patient care through assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses and establishing goals, planning and implementing intervention and evaluating patient care outcomes. With the staff nurse's professional practice he/she responsible for participating in and maintaining quality, cost effectiveness and guest relations. Provide patient care in compliance with hospital policies and procedures and the standards of professional nursing practice as defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring, and our families need protection. With our combined resources, we are committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Licensure:
Required:
• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma
• Bachelors in Nursing Preferred*
*Medical Center - “*Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years from date of hire. Current employees grandfathered before July 2020.”
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• BLS with skills demonstration
Minimum Experience:
- At least one (1) year of RN experience
• Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
Come join our Cardiovascular Recovery Room!
- We expertly manage critically ill patients on ECMO, Total Artificial Heart, LVAD, Impella, IABP, and CRRT
- Recover immediate post-operative open heart, lung, and liver transplant patients
- Care for the 3rd sickest patient population in the United States
- Recovered the 1st BiVACOR total artificial heart patient in the world
- Recovered the 1st fully robotic heart transplant patient in the United States
- Greater than 50% of our staff have more than 10 years of nursing experience and greater than 95% of our staff have more than 3 years of nursing experience
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
CHI St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.
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Frequently asked questions
CVRR RNs in Houston handle one of the most critical patient populations, including post-op heart and lung transplant cases. The acuity demands advanced nursing skills, especially managing ECMO and LVAD devices, requiring vigilance and expertise to support recovery in this high-stakes environment.
While Texas RN licensure and BLS are mandatory, certifications like CCRN or specialty training in mechanical circulatory support (e.g., ECMO) significantly boost a CVRR RN’s qualifications, aligning with Catholic Health Initiatives’ focus on top-tier cardiovascular recovery care.
Unlike general ICU roles, a Cvrr Rn specializes in post-operative care for complex cardiac surgeries, including managing devices like total artificial hearts and Impella pumps. This niche demands deeper knowledge of cardiac physiology and specialized patient monitoring protocols.
The CVRR RN focuses specifically on cardiovascular recovery, requiring proficiency in advanced circulatory support and transplant patient care. This contrasts with broader RN duties by emphasizing acute cardiac device management and critical post-op interventions.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers CVRR RNs access to cutting-edge training and collaborations with Texas Heart® Institute, fostering skill growth in advanced cardiovascular therapies—ideal for nurses aiming to deepen expertise in high-acuity cardiac care.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes compassionate care and community impact, with a collaborative team approach in cardiovascular recovery. This culture is distinctively patient-centered, integrating research and innovation more intensively than many regional facilities.
CVRR RNs in Houston typically earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, reflecting the specialization and critical care demands. Catholic Health Initiatives offers compensation aligned with market rates, often supplemented by benefits and professional development opportunities.
Houston’s status as a cardiovascular care hub drives robust demand for CVRR RNs, especially in transplant and mechanical circulatory support specialties. This demand outpaces many other cities, reflecting the region’s advanced medical infrastructure and patient volume.
The McNair campus is strategically located with access to major highways and public transit, but Houston traffic can extend commute times. Many CVRR RNs balance suburb living with flexible scheduling to manage travel effectively.
Daily hurdles include managing critically ill patients with complex devices like ECMO and IABP, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and rapidly responding to post-op complications. The role demands constant vigilance and adaptability in a fast-paced cardiovascular recovery environment.