Registered Nurse Operating Room

Ascension; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Counseling services

Job summary

Ascension Seton Cedar Park Medical Center in Cedar Park, TX is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to provide expert care across scrub and circulator roles during day shifts. The role supports high-acuity surgical cases and on-call coverage.

Required is a Texas RN license, a nursing diploma, ACLS or BLS, and 3+ years of OR RN experience, with on-site work. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required before hire date.
• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent licensure.
• ACLS or BLS certification within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative nursing care for high-acuity patients, scrub and circulator roles.
• Coordinate intraoperative clinical management and communicate within the surgical team.
• Deliver advanced surgical support: hemostasis, suturing, patient positioning.
• Prepare specialized instrumentation and equipment for rapid-response trauma cases.

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing program

Texas RN license

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Cedar Park, TX
• Facility: Ascension Seton Cedar Park Medical Center
• Department: Surgery
• Schedule: Day | Full-time 40 hours per week 7am - 3pm with on call

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide expert perioperative nursing care for high-acuity patients, seamlessly transitioning between scrub and circulator roles to ensure surgical precision and patient safety.
• Coordinate intraoperative clinical management by monitoring hemodynamics, documenting critical interventions, and facilitating clear communication within the surgical team.
• Deliver advanced surgical assistance, actively supporting surgeons with hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and specialized patient positioning during complex procedures.
• Optimize suite readiness and sterile integrity through the meticulous preparation of specialized instrumentation and life-saving equipment for rapid-response trauma cases.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

3+ years of OR RN experience

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