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Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
At least 1 year of Operating Room experience, with OR experience within the last year
ACLS certification
BLS certification
Experience with orthospine surgery, including working with spine patients
Experience with large joint orthopedic surgery

Unit: 2nd Floor Operating Room, Hospital building, 2nd floor
Beds/rooms: 17 operating rooms and 1 ER bed (not trauma designated)
Staff: About 70
Night shift: N/A
Staffing: One scrub and one circulator per room, with support techs for positioning and other duties. Most surgeons have a PA, CST, or NP to assist during surgery.
Equipment type: Orthopedic
Procedures: All orthopedic large joints, hand, feet, scopes, and spine. Neurosurgery is not performed.

Report at 6:45 am for huddle on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Shift ends at 5:15 pm, with no second shift relief
On-call is about 4 times per month, Monday through Friday only (no weekend call)
Most call involves staying over to finish cases

Facility

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ADDRESS7401 South Main StreetHouston, TX 77030

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