Registered Nurse / RN Pre-Op/Post Day Surgery

UT Health East Texas; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Pre-Op/Post Day Surgery RN. This role delivers direct patient care using the nursing process and coordinates perioperative activities to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an ADN and Texas RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS or the ability to obtain them quickly; experience in PACU/ICU/ER is preferred and essential for acute care settings. Join a flagship hospital with comprehensive resources.

Qualifications

• ADN required and Texas RN License active.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire/transfer.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma certification (TNCC/ATLS/TCAR) within 1 year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of airway management and rescue.
• Experience in Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 and Phase 2.
• Familiarity with ASPAN standards and acute care best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process for a defined group of patients across a shift.
• Coordinate perioperative nursing activities and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

RN License Texas

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Pediatric/Adult Care

Airway Management

Trauma Certification

Acute Care Experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Overview

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

Why Join Us?

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

This position is located in the new Medical Education Building (MEB). 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

• 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