Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care•Galveston, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking skilled, compassionate, and dependable Registered Nurses for PRN assignments at hospitals and healthcare facilities in Galveston, Texas. Nurses may be considered for multiple clinical specialties based on their experience, demonstrated competencies, current credentials, and ability to meet assigned-unit requirements. Specialties include Neuro Stepdown/SDU, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, Pediatric PACU, Progressive Care Unit, PICU, Pre-Op, Telemetry, OR General, OR Circulator, ICU, Emergency Department/Emergency Room, and Behavioral Health Services. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by specialty and facility. Assignments may involve patient assessment and care planning, clinical monitoring, medication administration, documentation, collaboration with care teams, patient and family education, and adherence to safety and facility protocols. Specialty-specific work may include perioperative care, critical care, emergency interventions, telemetry monitoring, pediatric recovery, or behavioral health care. This PRN position offers shifts based on facility staffing requirements, patient census, unit needs, and confirmed availability. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. PRN scheduling does not guarantee a specific number of hours or shifts. Nurses are expected to maintain reliable attendance, communicate availability, and fulfill accepted assignments. The role is in fast-paced clinical environments in Galveston, Texas, and requires adaptability to changing patient needs and facility-specific protocols. Candidates must have a current RN license valid for practice in Texas or other legally accepted authorization, relevant experience and competency for the assigned specialty, and BLS certification as required by the facility. Additional specialty-specific credentials may be required. Credentials and competencies must be verified before placement. Compensation and benefits depend on the employer, facility, and assignment; PRN positions may not include the same benefits as full-time positions.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Texas, or other legally accepted authorization to practice in Texas.
Nursing education that meets applicable licensure requirements.
Relevant clinical experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as required by the facility.
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of medication safety, infection prevention, patient confidentiality, and facility protocols.
Ability to recognize clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
Willingness to complete required onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and credential verification.
Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Reliable transportation to assigned facilities in Galveston, Texas.
Reliable attendance and availability for accepted PRN shifts.
Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry: relevant monitoring experience; ACLS certification when required.
Medical-Surgical: medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience.
OR General and OR Circulator: perioperative experience, sterile technique, and surgical safety knowledge.
Pediatric PACU: pediatric post-anesthesia recovery experience and PALS certification when required.
PICU: pediatric critical care experience and applicable pediatric life-support certifications.
Pre-Op: experience with preoperative assessment, patient preparation, and perioperative safety.
ICU: critical care nursing experience and ACLS certification when required.
ED/ER: emergency nursing experience and applicable emergency care certifications, as required by the facility.
BHS: behavioral health nursing experience and knowledge of therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous PRN, float pool, travel nursing, or multi-facility experience.
Specialty certifications such as CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, or other relevant credentials, where applicable.
Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication skills.
Availability for additional shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
Monitor vital signs, symptoms, laboratory findings, and changes in clinical condition.
Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility policies.
Recognize clinical deterioration and promptly escalate concerns.
Perform nursing procedures within the RN scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
Maintain accurate patient records and electronic health documentation.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality standards.
Participate in shift handoffs, care coordination, and transitions of care.
Respond to emergencies and follow applicable rapid response and escalation procedures.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment.
OR nurses may perform perioperative duties and surgical safety procedures.
Pre-Op and PACU nurses support surgical preparation and recovery.
ICU, PICU, PCU, SDU, and Telemetry nurses provide care appropriate to patient acuity and monitoring needs.
ED/ER and BHS nurses follow their respective emergency and behavioral health protocols.
Maintain reliable attendance, communicate availability, and fulfill accepted PRN assignments.