Registered Nurse - Surgical Services -Seasonal PRN

HCA Healthcare•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical City Alliance is hiring a Registered Nurse for Surgical Services through its seasonal PRN program in Fort Worth, Texas. The seasonal program runs from September 20, 2026, to April 3, 2027, and pays $62 per hour. Seasonal nurses must work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period, four weekend shifts during each four-week schedule period, and two holiday shifts during the 32-week program. Shifts may vary based on department needs. Nurses may be asked to float to another nearby facility with an emergency staffing need. Seasonal employees are PRN, subject to first call-off, and are not guaranteed hours or eligible for extra-shift bonuses. Seasonal nurses have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation. Current FT/PT and PRN employees, as well as current HWS employees, are not eligible for the 2026–27 seasonal program. In this role, you will provide patient-centered surgical and perioperative nursing care, prepare patients for surgery, educate patients and families, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will use clinical judgment and the nursing process to assess patients, monitor and document their conditions, and deliver safe care. Medical City Alliance is a 99-plus-bed hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding communities. Its services include surgical care, maternity services, a Level III NICU, cardiology, and robotic surgery. The hospital is part of the Medical City network of hospitals.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Registered Nurse (RN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
Seasonal program requires a minimum of 72 hours per pay period, four weekend shifts per four-week schedule period, and two holiday shifts during the 32-week period.
Current FT/PT and PRN employees are not eligible for the 2026–27 seasonal program.
Current HWS employees are not eligible for the seasonal program.
Seasonal nurses have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Provide patients and families with education about procedures and the perioperative process.
Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time-out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, including providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
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.
Meet seasonal program requirements: work at least 72 hours per pay period, four weekend shifts per four-week schedule period, and two holiday shifts during the 32-week period.
Float to another facility within a close geographical area when asked to address an emergency staffing need.
Pass the clinical competency evaluation; seasonal nurses have one opportunity.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage (eligibility may vary by location).
Wellbeing support, including 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.
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.