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Ascension
Austin, Texas

Registered Nurse Navigator Pediatric Cardiology

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
  • Department: Pediatric Outpatient Cardiac Services
  • Schedule: Rotating | Full-time
  • How you'll make an impact in this role
  • Direct Care: Deliver hands-on patient care and execute medical orders following established safety protocols.
  • Monitoring & Tracking: Implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and communicate status changes promptly.
  • Care Coordination: Connect doctors, specialists, and families to ensure seamless, well-managed care.
  • Discharge Planning: Partner with the healthcare team to prepare patients for a safe transition home.
  • What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process.

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E-Verify Statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Navigator will deliver hands-on patient care and execute medical orders while implementing care plans for pediatric cardiology patients. They will also coordinate care between doctors, specialists, and families to ensure a seamless transition during discharge.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse credential from the Texas Board of Nursing and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. A diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medical order executionCare planningPatient monitoringCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse Navigator Pediatric Cardiology at Ascension a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (RN) — ranked against 52 active Cardiology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Cardiology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
6% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 52 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Benefits
Long-term & Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance