Nurse Extern PRN

HCA Healthcare•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical City Plano is hiring a PRN Nurse Extern for opportunities in Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Med Surg, Float Pool, ICU Stepdown, Cardiac Stepdown, and Neuro PCU. As a Nurse Extern, you will be part of the nursing team, gaining hands-on experience across the Registered Nurse role while supporting safe, compassionate patient care. The position helps you develop skills and confidence for more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program. The role includes providing basic patient care, supporting nursing procedures within your competency, documenting care, communicating with the nursing team, educating and guiding patients and families, and maintaining a clean and safe patient environment. You will also participate in learning opportunities and work with a supervisor or preceptor on a personal career development plan. Medical City Plano is a 600-plus-bed acute care hospital with more than 2,000 employees and over 1,400 physicians on staff. The hospital provides advanced healthcare services to Plano and Collin County, including cancer treatment, cardiovascular programs, bariatric surgery, wound care, inpatient rehabilitation, women's and children's services, stroke care, trauma care, and burn care.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN program.
Must have completed foundation, fundamental, or Med Surg I clinical.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), BCLS Instructor, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Provide essential patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, comfort, and hygiene.
Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures as experience and competency develop.
Document care accurately and communicate timely updates to the nursing team.
Help patients and families understand care plans and provide guidance related to health and recovery.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient areas by following infection prevention practices and managing equipment.
Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and partner with a supervisor or preceptor to develop a personal career development plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits; availability may vary by position and location.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.