Registered Nurse RN - Surgery

Harlingen Medical Center • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical experience using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and maintains a safe and sterile surgical environment. The nurse works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other surgical team members to coordinate care and respond promptly to changes in a patient’s condition.

Responsibilities include circulating duties, patient positioning, accurate documentation and surgical counts, and support for infection prevention and safety standards. The nurse also provides patient and family education, maintains professional nursing standards, protects patient privacy and confidentiality, and ensures safe, effective care before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with five 8-hour shifts. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current PALS (AHA) certification 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 OR (CNOR) certification (AORN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical experience using the nursing process.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice while maintaining a safe and sterile surgical environment.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other surgical team members.
• Respond promptly to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Perform circulating duties and position patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and surgical counts.
• Support infection prevention and safety standards.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensure safe, effective care before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus available.
• 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.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed