RN, Surgical Trauma

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse delivers competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to augment the established medical treatment plan. The nurse works as part of a team, applying clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to meet each patient’s needs. The role emphasizes patient safety, advocacy, collaborative practice, exceptional customer relations, and professional communication.

The position is based in the 5 South Tower Trauma and Pre/Postoperative Unit, which cares for patients from infancy through adolescence. Nurses primarily provide pre- and postoperative care to children requiring surgery, including those with traumatic injuries. They collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to prepare children and families for surgery and provide postoperative care and education. Diagnoses range from uncomplicated appendectomies to complex spinal fusions.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal laws. It is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and keep all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of direct nursing experience.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Maintain primary residence in Texas throughout employment.
• Maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment.
• Apply clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address each patient’s needs.
• Provide pre- and postoperative nursing care to children requiring surgery, including patients with traumatic injuries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to prepare children and families for surgery.
• Provide postoperative patient and family education.
• Advocate for patients and contribute to safe, collaborative care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree