Registered Nurse / RN OR

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is seeking a Surgical Nurse (OR) Registered Nurse for day shift and PRN coverage in Harker Heights, TX. You will plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care in the operating room, collaborating with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires Texas RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire. Multi-state license recognition may apply. Preference for 1+ year OR experience and a strong focus on patient safety.

Qualifications

• Texas RN licensure is required.
• Multi-state license recognition via the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire before direct patient care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care.
• Develop nursing care plans with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and nursing leadership.

Education

Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Surgical Nurse (OR) Registered Nurse in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.

Responsibilities

The nurse is responsible for the planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care, developing nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary and communicating changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Completion of required education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• RN with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Preferred Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in a surgery setting.
• Experience with patient safety best practices.