Seasonal Registered Nurse Surgical Oncology

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a seasonal assignment in the Austin market. You will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborate with providers, and support the patient care team to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and adherence to seasonal scheduling, including weekends and holidays. This position is temporary with potential for cross-campus visitation.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BCLS and OCN certifications preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per standards.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.
• Document care and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Associate Degree

Job description

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organizations vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patients condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patients medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patients medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicable to all hospitals in the Austin market, unless specifically noted for select facilities.
• All seasonal staff are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period. Regardless of start date, seasonal program/assignment ends on March 31, 2027.
• Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need.
• Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4 week schedule period.
• During the course of the 32-week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager or designee), if holidays fall during their temporary assignment period.
• Seasonal Staff are TEMPORARY status employees and are subject to first call-off. There are no guaranteed hours by the hospital. Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits.
• Registered Nurses who are in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.
• Current FT/PT & PRN employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program.
• Registered Nurses who join the Seasonal program and have a nursing compact license with a state other than Texas, will not be required to obtain a Texas Compact License while in this TEMPORARY status.
• Active HWS employees or former HWS employees who have worked with HWS in the prior 3 months are not eligible for the seasonal program.
• Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (OCN) Oncology Certified Nurse must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree

Benefits

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.