Registered Nurse RN - Operating Room - PRN

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

A medical center in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN duties in the Operating Room. This role requires flexibility and expertise in surgical care, along with certifications in ACLS and BCLS. Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, and participation in surgical processes. Comprehensive benefits and support for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient preparation and safety during procedures.
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery and provide education.
• Participate in surgical site verification and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Patient Education

Critical Thinking

Nursing Process

Communication

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse RN Operating Room PRN at Corpus Christi Medical Center. This full‑time PRN (as needed) position requires flexibility and expertise in the operating room. Corpus Christi Medical Center provides a comprehensive rewards package and supports career growth.

Responsibilities

• Self/preferential scheduling is posted four weeks in advance for predictability.
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• Continuous investment in equipment, including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning to support patient safety and workflow efficiency.
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure voice is heard on patient care and workflow improvement.
• On‑call is required during selected non‑business hours.
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure and peri‑operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, pre‑operative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, per 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 of providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout the shift, and document changes and care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay, including prescription, behavioral health, telemedicine and AirMed transportation.
• Additional dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.