Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process. They are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare system meets the needs of the patient as best as possible.

The navigator will communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can except and answer all questions.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
  • Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

Required

  • BLS
  • Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
  • Certification in nursing specialty

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process by communicating with them and their families regarding procedures, preparation, and recovery. They also coordinate with referring physicians and provide support to reduce patient anxiety by answering questions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and possess a current RN license in Texas. A minimum of three years of clinical RN or patient navigator experience is required, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient NavigationClinical NursingPatient CommunicationCare CoordinationPatient EducationHealthcare Process Management

Cardiology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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).

How many Registered Nurse jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $90k (middle half $83k–$99k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Texas393 active5,799 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 56% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Registered Nurse listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment393 active listings, Nov 2026
New Cardiology listings357 in the last 30 days287 the 30 days before (+24%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 31 employers
12
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
15%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 60 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Galveston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$1,435/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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