Registered Nurse (RN II) - Surgery - Full-Time, Weekends

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking an RN II for Surgery in Fort Worth. This full-time weekend-shift role involves two 12-hour weekend shifts plus one weekday shift (0630-1900) with no on-call. The unit handles high-acuity surgical cases, robotics, and complex spine/ortho procedures, offering strong clinical exposure.

Required: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing; RN license; BCLS and ACLS within specified timelines; 1 year RN experience or residency. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing is required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year of RN experience or completion of an RN residency is required.
• Current RN licensure upon hire; BCLS and ACLS within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients using the Nursing Process.
• Assesses the patient.
• Plans the care of the patient.
• Intervenes as appropriate.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions.
• Incorporates age-specific safety and infection control measures.
• Initiates information-sharing with patients and families.
• Maintains continuity of patient care across shifts and settings.

Skills

Nursing Process

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Clinical Interventions

Infection Control

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN II) - Surgery - Full-Time, Weekends

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work Schedule: Full - Time, Weekend Shift (36 Hours/Week) Two (2) 12-hour weekend shifts + one weekday shift 0630-1900. NO Call Required.

Department Highlights:

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 75 surgeries/day
• Level I Trauma Candidate performing high-acuity and intense surgical procedures capable of providing excellent clinical experience to the new hire.
• Robotics, Complex spine and ortho trauma, and intricate plastic surgery cases are the highlight of surgical offerings at THFW

Here’s What You Need

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Experience

• 1 Year Of Experience as a Registered Nurse or the completion of an RN residency program Required
• Operating Room Experience Preferred
• Neuro and Ortho Experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current RN licensure Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 Days of Hire Required

What You Will Do

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process

• Assesses the patient
• Plans the care of the patient
• Intervenes as appropriate
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
• Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
• Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Nurse

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's health, cardiac care, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.