Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN. In this role, you will evaluate patients prior to surgery, provide education, and ensure effective patient preparation. You will join a dynamic interdisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care.

The position requires a Texas-licensed RN with at least one year of experience in an Operating Room setting. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an active Texas license or Multi-State Compact license.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an Operating Room setting.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking skills

Evidence-based practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN to join Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, part of HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position details and overall expectations for the role.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability in schedule
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On‑call required during select non‑business hours

What you will do in this role

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education concerning the procedure and peri‑operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists and others
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures

What qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse with an active license in Texas or Multi‑State Compact license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an Operating Room setting

Benefits

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

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

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.