<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center is recruiting a PRN Registered Nurse for its Operating Room in Nacogdoches, TX — a full-service acute care hospital with nearly 50 years of service to the East Texas region. This per-diem OR nursing role spans the full surgical spectrum, from pediatric through geriatric patients, within a facility that supports advanced service lines including neuroscience surgery with Brainlab technology, cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, and bariatric surgery. The position offers meaningful clinical variety and the flexibility of PRN scheduling within a collegial, team-oriented surgical environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>PRN / per-diem employment status with scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Operating room nursing role covering the full surgical patient population — pediatric through geriatric</li> <li>Responsibilities span direct patient care, intraoperative monitoring, patient positioning, and assistance throughout surgical procedures</li> <li>Continuous communication with surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding patient status and intraoperative needs</li> <li>Pre-case responsibilities include assessing OR equipment readiness, obtaining case-specific supplies, and ensuring all surgical team needs are met</li> <li>Participation in performance improvement activities and surgical equipment maintenance and inventory management</li> <li>Addresses psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care within the surgical environment</li> <li>Facility service lines include: OB/GYN, cardiology (cardiac cath lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology, stroke treatment), and bariatric/weight loss surgery</li> <li>Nearly 50-year history serving the East Texas regional community, with a strong focus on keeping advanced treatment options local for patients</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Texas, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); graduate of an accredited nursing program</li> <li>New graduates eligible — must be eligible to sit for the NCLEX board examination</li> <li>BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not current</li> <li>ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required; must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not current</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan, with the ability to assess and interpret patient data across all age groups</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering pine forests, lakes, and a relaxed, affordable pace of life. The city is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which contributes a vibrant cultural and academic presence, along with a strong local arts scene, outdoor recreation, and a genuine small-city community feel. Dallas and Houston are both accessible within a few hours, making Nacogdoches an appealing base for clinicians who want proximity to major metros without the cost or congestion of urban living.</p>