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Vascular and Thoracic Surgery Telemetry RN
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Houston, TX, 77030
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33-52.8 HOUR
Date Posted : 15 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse on our Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Acute Care Unit, you will be responsible for delivering excellence in patient care by assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses, establishing goals, planning and implementing intervention, and evaluating patient care outcomes. With the staff nurse's professional practice, you are responsible for participating in and maintaining quality, cost-effectiveness, and guest relations.
10 Tower - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Acute Care
- 29-bed cardiovascular and thoracic surgical acute care unit.
- The primary patient population consists of postoperative patients who have undergone the following procedures: Bentall; repair of aneurysms in the ascending and descending thoracic aorta, carotid endardectomies, femoral popliteal bypass, extrapleural pneumonectomy, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, and amputations.
- Secondary patient populations include pre-surgical, postoperative cardiovascular aorto-coronary bypass, thoracotomies and medical cardiology or dysrhythmia patients.
- The floor has a central telemetry monitoring system with the capability to monitor 29 patients, VATS, TAVR TGVAR.
- Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report.
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.
- Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift for patients
Job Requirements
Education/Certification/Licensure:
- Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma (required)
- Bachelors in Nursing (preferred)
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required 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 (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required)
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience (required)
- Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire (required)
Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
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.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
• Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
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Frequently asked questions
This specialty focuses on patients recovering from complex vascular and thoracic surgeries, requiring in-depth knowledge of post-op care for procedures like aneurysm repairs and pneumonectomies. Houston's advanced medical centers demand RNs skilled in telemetry monitoring combined with surgical acuity for optimal patient outcomes.
Mastery in cardiac and vascular telemetry interpretation alongside familiarity with thoracic post-op complications is crucial. Additionally, proficiency in managing multi-patient telemetry monitoring systems and gentle patient communication in a fast-paced Houston medical center enhances performance.
Beyond Texas RN licensure and BLS, certifications like ACLS and Cardiovascular Nursing Certification can significantly boost expertise and hiring potential, aligning well with Houston hospitals' standards for advanced telemetry nursing care.
Catholic Health Initiatives attracts top-tier nursing talent due to its reputation and comprehensive benefits. Expect a rigorous selection process emphasizing telemetry proficiency and surgical care experience, reflecting Houston's demand for skilled vascular and thoracic telemetry nurses.
They offer tuition assistance and a structured environment for skill development, encouraging RNs to achieve BSN degrees within two years. The hospital’s commitment to nursing excellence provides pathways to specialize further in cardiovascular telemetry and thoracic surgical care.
Salaries generally range from $75,000 to $95,000 annually, reflecting Houston's competitive healthcare market and the specialized nature of vascular and thoracic telemetry nursing. Experience and certifications can push compensation toward the higher end.
Expect to manage 4-6 complex postoperative patients per shift, requiring constant telemetry monitoring and rapid response to cardiac and respiratory changes. The role demands vigilance and adaptability, balancing patient safety with efficient care delivery.
Managing intricate cardiac rhythms and anticipating complications like dysrhythmias or respiratory distress is common. Houston’s high patient acuity means nurses must stay current with telemetry technology and maintain strong interdisciplinary communication for timely interventions.
Houston’s vast metro area can affect commute times, but many hospitals offer flexible scheduling and shift differentials. Telemetry RNs often benefit from structured shifts allowing personal time, though traffic and distance should be factored into daily planning.
The Texas Medical Center is a hub for cardiovascular care, driving strong demand for telemetry RNs with surgical expertise. Growth trends indicate increasing vacancies due to expanding patient volumes and technological advances in cardiac care.