Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Dallas, Texas
Medical City Dallas Hospital

Registered Nurse - Pre Op (Travel Assignment)

Location

• Dallas, Texas

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Adult Day Surgery
• Number of Beds: 22
• Number of Staff: 41
• Shifts: Day shift only (night shift closed)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Preop, PreAdmit Testing (PAT), and Holding: 1:1
  • Post Op: 3:1
• Equipment: Meditech EMR, IV Pumps
• Typical Procedures: General Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedic Scopes

Job Description

• Must be familiar with Meditech EMR system
• Experience in Day Surgery, Preoperative (Preop), or PreAdmit Testing (PAT) preferred
• Experience with adult patients prioritized; pediatric experience is ideal but secondary
• IV starts required
• Floating areas include Preop, Post Op, and PreAdmit Testing

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Required License

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Texas

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in the specialty

Work Schedule and Policies

• 36 hours per week
• Must work 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays per schedule period
• Must be available to work during inclement weather
• No weekends or on-call required
• Self-scheduling with flexibility to be moved based on unit needs

Desired Personality Traits

• Flexible
• Friendly
• Team player

Dress Code

• Royal Blue scrubs

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of preoperative experience within the last year
• Experience with pediatric patients
• Proficient with MEDITECH EMR system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) multi-state certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)