Registered Nurse RN Operating Room PRN

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care as an integral member of an interdisciplinary surgical team. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, monitors their condition, responds to emergencies, and documents care and changes in condition. The role includes patient and family education and participation in surgical safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives.

This PRN role requires hospital-based operating room circulating experience and the ability to take call during select non-business hours. Scheduling is self-preferential and posted four weeks in advance. The hospital describes a collaborative surgical staff culture, ongoing investment in equipment, and opportunities to share suggestions with unit leaders about patient care and surgical workflow.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate registered nursing program.
• At least six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License; employees with a compact license must obtain a Texas RN license within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Operating room circulating experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to take call.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
• Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
• Take call during select non-business hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off and 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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree