Registered Nurse / RN Pre-Op

Ardent; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a day shift, full-time Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, Texas. The role requires a valid Texas RN license, ADN, and perioperative certifications to support acute care delivery.

Responsibilities include providing direct patient care using the nursing process and maintaining standards of perioperative nursing care. Experienced RNs with PACU/ICU exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• ADN required and Texas RN license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required (PALS within 90 days).
• TNCC, ATLS, or TCAR within 1 year of hire.
• Strong airway management knowledge.
• Familiarity with ASPAN standards for perioperative nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct patient care using the nursing process for a group of patients for a designated time frame.

Skills

BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

TNCC/ATLS/TCAR

Airway management

Phase I/II care

ASPAN standards

Education

Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)

Texas RN License

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide anddirect patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)
• Must maintain current Texas RN License
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified (within 90 days of hire)
• Trauma Certification Course (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR within 1 year of hire)
• Thorough knowledge of airway management and rescue methods
• Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Maintain knowledge of ASPAN standards

Preferred Job Requirements:

• PACU, ICU, ER, or other acceptable acute care experience