Registered Nurse / RN Surgery Center

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

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a Day Shift, Full-time Surgical Center Registered Nurse (RN). You will provide direct patient care before and during surgical procedures as part of a skilled perioperative team.

Required ADN and Texas RN license; BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred: prior operating room experience and ACLS. Join a premier center with strong teamwork and patient focus.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Texas RN license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer and prior to direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a surgical procedure using the nursing process.
• Support perioperative workflow and patient safety before, during, and after surgery.

Skills

Texas RN License

BLS Certification

Patient care

Education

ADN

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