Pediatric Trauma & Pre/Postop RN — Night Shift

Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth seeks an RN Staff Nurse for the 5 South Trauma and Pre/Postoperative Unit. You will deliver individualized nursing care, coordinate with the medical team, and advocate for patients and families using evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and teamwork across surgeons, anesthesiologists, and therapists to prepare children for surgery and provide postoperative care. Shift is 7p-7a, with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, PICU team, and therapists.
• Prepare pediatric patients for surgery and provide postoperative care.
• Ensure patient and family education and advocacy.

Skills

1 year direct nursing experience

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Tools

TX RN license

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth seeks an RN Staff Nurse for the 5 South Trauma and Pre/Postoperative Unit. You will deliver individualized nursing care, coordinate with the medical team, and advocate for patients and families using evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and teamwork across surgeons, anesthesiologists, and therapists to prepare children for surgery and provide postoperative care. Shift is 7p-7a, with a 36-hour weekly schedule.