Seasonal Registered Nurse - Surgery

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a PreOp-PACU Nurse for a seasonal full-time role on the day shift. The position involves preparing the OR and patient for surgery, maintaining sterile technique, and documenting perioperative care in the patient record.

Required are current RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, and perioperative experience; CNOR and BSN are preferred. The role supports patient safety and efficient surgical flow within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
• CNOR (AORN) preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, ensure cleanliness, and confirm equipment functionality.
• Assist in preparing the patient for surgery, verify identity and surgical site, aid positioning and pre-operative procedures.
• Document vital signs, medications administered, and relevant notes in the medical record.
• Maintain sterile environment and infection control; ensure team follows instrument handling procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and infection control; ensure team follows instrument handling procedures.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Perioperative experience

CNOR preferred

BSN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Position: PreOp-PACU Nurse

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Responsibilities

• P repare the operating room, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly
• Assist in preparing the patient for surgery, which may involve verifying the patient's identity and surgical site, helping to position the patient on the operating table, and ensuring that all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed
• Document pertinent information before, during, and after the surgical procedure, such as the patient's vital signs, medications administered, and any other relevant details for the patient's medical record
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

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Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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