Nurse Extern PRN Operating Room

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support (free counseling)

401(k) with match

Tuition & certification support

Job summary

Medical City Fort Worth, part of HCA Healthcare, invites applications for a Nurse Extern PRN in Surgical Care. You will gain hands-on experience while assisting with nursing tasks, documentation, and patient education within a Magnet-designated hospital.

Must be enrolled in an accredited ADN/BSN program with BAS and BSN prerequisites, and obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days. This role is based at Medical City Fort Worth and supports patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred completion of foundation, fundamental or Med Surg I clinical.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and support mobility safely.
• Document care accurately and communicate updates to the nursing team.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

ADLs support

Documentation & communication

Education

Nursing program enrollment (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nurse Extern PRN Surgical Care you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Fort Worth which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nurse Extern, you’ll be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands‑on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You’ll help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
• Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery
• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
• Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing (ADN or BSN) program
• Preferred candidate to have completed foundation, fundamental or Med Surg I clinical

Benefits

Medical City Fort Worth, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full‑service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status