Registered Nurse - Surgery

Harlingen Medical Center • Harlingen, TX

131d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN Surgery Circulator) prepares the operating room, helps prepare patients for surgery, documents relevant patient information throughout the procedure, and helps maintain a safe and sterile operating environment. The role is per diem, with day shifts of 8 hours, at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current AHA BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current AHA ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current AHA PALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• At least one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification from AORN.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, ensure the environment is clean, and confirm required equipment is functioning properly.
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including verifying identity and surgical site, positioning patients on the operating table, and ensuring pre-operative procedures are completed.
• Document relevant information before, during, and after surgery, including vital signs, medications administered, and other details for the patient's medical record.
• Maintain a safe, sterile operating-room environment by following infection-control protocols and ensuring team members properly handle instruments and equipment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Additional benefits are available; details are referenced at the Prime Healthcare careers benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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