Surgical/Ortho/Trauma RN — Fast-Paced, Impactful Care

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 11WT Surgical/Ortho/Trauma unit in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on a mix of general, orthopedic, urology, plastic, and ENT surgeries, including trauma care in a 36-bed unit.

Requirements include a nursing degree, Texas RN licensure or compact, BLS from AHA, and at least 9 months of professional nursing experience. Respiratory fit testing is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong time and resource management abilities.
• Flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced unit.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family needs in a systematic, organized way.
• Prioritize care and update plans as patient status changes.
• Participate in rounds and document in the medical record.
• Administer medications and treatments timely.
• Engage in unit performance improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate's degree or technical diploma or enrollment in nursing bridge program

Job description

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 11WT Surgical/Ortho/Trauma unit in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on a mix of general, orthopedic, urology, plastic, and ENT surgeries, including trauma care in a 36-bed unit.

Requirements include a nursing degree, Texas RN licensure or compact, BLS from AHA, and at least 9 months of professional nursing experience. Respiratory fit testing is required.