Registered Nurse RN Operating Room PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN OR Shift position. Applicants should have at least one year of OR circulating experience and a current nursing license.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, including responsibilities from patient evaluation to surgical preparation. Comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and tuition assistance are offered. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• 1 year of OR Circulating experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse License in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure.
• Prepare patients including intravenous therapy and verification.

Skills

OR Circulating Experience

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

PRN OR Shift - Must have OR circulating experience and must be able to take call.

Position Details

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

What you will do in this role:

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding 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 the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• 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 your 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:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• 1 year of OR Circulating experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or a Multi‑State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a 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.

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.