Surgical RN (PRN) – Predictable Schedule + On‑Call

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & disability

Flexible spending accounts

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Time Away From Work

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in Texas seeks a PRN Registered Nurse to evaluate patients pre‑op, educate families, and manage preoperative therapy and site verification. The role requires round-the-clock readiness and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and operating room staff to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited RN degree, Texas license (or multi-state), and BLS certification, with at least six months of clinical RN experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures.

Education

Registered Nurse degree (Diploma/Associates/Baccalaureate)

Job description

Methodist Healthcare System in Texas seeks a PRN Registered Nurse to evaluate patients pre‑op, educate families, and manage preoperative therapy and site verification. The role requires round-the-clock readiness and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and operating room staff to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited RN degree, Texas license (or multi-state), and BLS certification, with at least six months of clinical RN experience.