Registered Nurse / RN Pre-Op/Post Day Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Wellness resources

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is hiring a day shift, full-time Pre-Op/Post Day Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX to join our patient-centered care team.

As an RN, you will apply the nursing process to plan and direct care for a defined group of patients in a fast-paced surgical unit, ensuring safety and quality at every step from pre-op to post-op recovery. We seek a dedicated professional with acute care experience and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• Texas RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications within specified timelines.
• Trauma certification (TNCC/ATLS/TCAR) within 1 year of hire.
• Experience in PACU/ICU/ER preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Texas RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Trauma Certification

Airway Management

Pediatric/Adult Phase 1/2

ASPAN standards

Education

Associate Degree of 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?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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

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