Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults undergoing surgical and procedural interventions. You will advocate for patients throughout the perioperative journey in a family‑centered, evidence‑based setting.

The role requires a BSN degree (or in progress), a Texas RN license, and at least 2 years of OR experience.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required or in progress.
• Texas RN license required.
• 2+ years OR experience in pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care to pediatric patients in the OR.
• Support patient advocacy during pre-, intra-, and postoperative phases.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Skills

Pediatric perioperative care

Scrub experience

Education

BSN degree

In progress: BSN

Tools

CNOR certification

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing surgical and procedural interventions. The nurse serves as a patient advocate throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care while supporting safe, family-centered, evidence-based surgical practice.

Key Responsibilities

The OR Registered Nurse provides nursing care to our pediatric patients within the operating room, performs assessments and interventions designed to keep the patients safe during surgery. Assists the physician in accomplishing the plan of care for the patient and to provide continuity between the patient care unit and the Operating Room.

Required Qualifications

• BSN degree required or in progress
• Texas RN license
• 2+ years OR experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR highly preferred
• Scrub experience
• Prior pediatric acute care, plastic reconstructive surgery, orthopedic and spine experience a plus

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.