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Per Diem Nurse - Pediatrics

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TXPer Diem$51K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$51K/yr
Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Texas RN LicenseBLS Or CPR

Job overview

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a per diem clinical nurse to provide patient-centered care in a specialized pediatric oncology environment. The nurse works with physicians, families, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support patients, and manage clinical needs. The opening is for night shift. Pediatric or pediatric oncology nursing experience is highly desirable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareCare CoordinationMedication AdministrationClinical ProceduresEmergency ManagementClinical DocumentationClinical TechnologyDischarge PlanningPatient EducationCommunicationClinical JudgmentCompassionTeamworkPediatric NursingPediatric Oncology Nursing

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing School Graduation1 Year Clinical Nursing ExperienceTexas RN LicenseBLS or CPRBachelor's Degree in NursingOncology Nurse CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

The Pediatrics department at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides specialized, compassionate care to children and families throughout the cancer care continuum. Working alongside physicians and multidisciplinary teams, pediatric nurses play a vital role in coordinating care, supporting families, managing complex clinical needs, and helping ensure the best possible outcomes for young patients.

We are currently looking to fill a nightshift opening.

This Per Diem Clinical Nurse position offers the opportunity to provide direct, patient-centered nursing care in a specialized pediatric oncology environment. The role is ideal for a compassionate and clinically skilled nurse who can adapt to changing patient needs, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and provide safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

In this role, you will assess patient needs, provide and coordinate nursing care, administer medications, perform clinical procedures, manage emergencies, and monitor patient outcomes. You will collaborate closely with physicians, patients, families, and other members of the care team to develop and evaluate care plans while ensuring continuity throughout the patient's care experience.

Strong communication, clinical judgment, and compassion are essential to success in this position. You will communicate patient needs and clinical information with multidisciplinary team members, document care according to established standards, and use clinical technology and computer systems to access, enter, and retrieve patient information accurately.

You will also support the continuum of care by participating in discharge planning, providing patient and family education, and coordinating appropriate services. Your ability to help patients and families understand their care and navigate transitions will be an important part of delivering a positive patient experience.

The ideal candidate will be a dependable and compassionate nurse who is comfortable caring for pediatric patients, demonstrates strong clinical competency, and works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in pediatric or pediatric oncology nursing is highly desirable, along with the ability to remain calm and clinically effective when managing complex patient needs and emergencies.

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, tuition assistance, professional development opportunities, and additional benefits, along with the opportunity to build a rewarding career at one of the world's leading cancer centers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families affected by cancer.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Manages and provides comprehensive patient care.

  • Collaborates with physicians, patients, and families to deliver care and evaluate outcomes.

  • Communicates with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care.

  • Assesses patient needs and demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, utilizing technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.

  • Documents patient care in accordance with established standards.

  • Accesses, enters, and retrieves information from computerized systems.

  • Ensures continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.

EDUCATION

  • Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Required: 1 year Relevant clinical nursing experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Upon Hire and

  • Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or

  • Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire

  • Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in Oncology or specialty practice area. Upon Hire

  • Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

  • Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 182786

  • Employment Status: Per Diem

  • Employee Status: Regular

  • Work Week: Evening/Night, Rotating, Varied, Weekends

  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,376

  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,376

  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 51,376

  • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

  • Fund Type: Hard

  • Work Location: Onsite

  • Pivotal Position: No

  • Referral Bonus Available?: No

  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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How this job compares

Set against the 28,996 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51K/yr
  • Texas median$69–107K/yr92 salary ranges
  • US median$79–110K/yr2,496 salary ranges

This rate, $51K, is 39% below the Texas median midpoint ($84K) — in the lowest quarter of Nurse salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,934 open Nurse jobs in Texas and 28,996 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (12,008 postings).
Education
3,159 of the 28,996 open Nurse jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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