RN, Surgical Trauma

Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth seeks an RN Staff Nurse for the 5 South Trauma and Pre/Postoperative Unit. You will deliver individualized nursing care, coordinate with the medical team, and advocate for patients and families using evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and teamwork across surgeons, anesthesiologists, and therapists to prepare children for surgery and provide postoperative care. Shift is 7p-7a, with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, PICU team, and therapists.
• Prepare pediatric patients for surgery and provide postoperative care.
• Ensure patient and family education and advocacy.

Skills

1 year direct nursing experience

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Tools

TX RN license

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department: 5 South Tower

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary

The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs of each patient. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff Nurse serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.

5 South Tower - Trauma and Pre/Postoperative Unit

The patients on this unit range in age from infant to adolescent. Nurses primarily focus on the pre- and postoperative care of children requiring surgery, including patients with traumatic injuries. This is truly a multidisciplinary floor. Nurses on this unit collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and many other healthcare professionals to prepare children and their families for surgery and provide postoperative nursing care and patient/family education. Diagnoses range from uncomplicated appendectomies to complex spinal fusions, with a wide range in between.

Shift: 7p - 7 a

Education/Experience

• 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
• Associate's in Nursing.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS - American Heart Association.

Post hire Requirements

• PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.