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Nurse Extern Surgical Med Surg

HCA Healthcare

Dallas, TXPer DiemSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Dallas, TX
Schedule
Per Diem
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The role offers a PRN night‑shift Nurse Extern position at Medical City Dallas, allowing nursing students to gain hands‑on experience in a tertiary care hospital while supporting patient care, learning essential nursing skills, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareActivities of Daily Living AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringMobility SupportWound CareCatheter CareSpecimen CollectionDocumentationCommunicationPatient EducationInfection PreventionEquipment ManagementLearning Engagement

Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)Enrollment in Accredited Nursing (BSN) ProgramCompletion of Foundation, Fundamental or Med Surg I Clinical

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Medical City Dallas

Med Surg Extern - PRN, night shift (7p-7a)

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nurse Extern you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Dallas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nurse Extern, you’ll be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands-on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You’ll help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene

  • Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency

  • Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated

  • Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery

  • Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment

  • Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan

What qualifications you will need:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing (BSN) program

  • Must have completed Foundation, Fundamental or Med Surg I clinical

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

  • Savings and retirement resources , including a 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

  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Extern Surgical Med Surg opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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