Registered Nurse / RN Surgery Center

UT Health East Texas; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the daytime, full-time Surgery Center in Tyler, TX. The RN will apply the nursing process to plan, implement, and direct patient care around surgical procedures for a defined patient group and time frame.

Ideal candidates hold an ADN, current Texas RN license, and BLS certification (ACLS preferred). This role emphasizes patient-centered care in a high-acuity environment with opportunities for growth and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN provides and directs patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame before and during a surgical procedure.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Texas RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview:

Join our teamasa day shift, full-time, Surgery Center 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:

• 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 and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame before and during a surgical procedure.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in 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

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Prior operating room experience
• ACLS