PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE - FULL TIME POSITION

Operating Room – Registered Nurse (RN)
Serve Those Who Serve at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
$64.93 per hour
Full-Time
Darnall Army Medical Center – Fort Cavazos, TX
Position Type: Full-Time | Civilian Contractor via Central Care Incorporated
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Texas, and become part of a mission-driven healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care to active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. If you're an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits and the opportunity to serve those who serve our nation, we'd love to hear from you!

• 60.00/hour Base Rate
• 4.93/hour Health & Welfare (H&W)

11 Paid Federal Holidays
Provide age-specific care based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Fort Cavazos, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Inpatient Clinics; specific healthcare provider orders; and established policies and procedures.
The Healthcare Worker (HCW) performing services under this agreement shall have sufficient experience to adequately treat diseases and injuries, including but not limited to:

• Provide pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative care.
• Recover post-surgical patients, including post-cesarean section patients under general anesthesia.
• Administer and support infusion therapy services.
• Perform specialty-specific nursing procedures, including but not limited to:
• 12 Lead EKG placement and monitoring.
• Visual acuity testing.
• Telemetry monitoring.
• Phlebotomy.
• Sterile preparation for minor surgical procedures.
• Administer immunizations to all age groups following appropriate medical record review.
• Accu-Chek/Finger stick testing.
• Set up, operate, and monitor medical equipment.
• Access and document in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Complete patient histories, medication reconciliation, physical assessments, vital signs, behavioral health nursing assessments, measurements, and health screenings.
• Participate in CODE responses and initiate emergency responses as required.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary arrest and coordinate Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Clean, disinfect, and reassemble medical equipment.
• Dispose of medical waste and soiled linens appropriately.
• Follow all DHA, hospital policies, procedures, regulations, and Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Perform daily quality control checks on clinic glucose monitors.
• Assist Front Desk operations as directed by clinic leadership.
• Maintain a Competency Assessment Folder and complete all mandatory training.
• Prepare the clinic for daily operations.
• Transport patients safely throughout the medical facility.
• In addition to the general core duties above, the Operating Room Registered Nurse must be able to:

Assist Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and other providers during complex or potentially life-threatening procedures, including insertion of invasive lines, chest tubes, tracheotomies, and removal of foreign bodies from the trachea/endotracheal tubes and nasogastric tubes.
Provide pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative nursing care.
Recover post-surgical patients, including post-cesarean section patients under general anesthesia.
Administer and support infusion therapy services.
Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last two (2) years prior to contract execution, including the care of adults and newborns.
Certifications: Must be obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) training program. Online-only certifications will not be accepted.
Ready to Serve Those Who Serve? If you're ready to bring your skills, professionalism, and commitment to one of the most rewarding healthcare environments, apply today!
Darnall Army Medical Center – Fort Cavazos, TX, and make a difference—one patient at a time.
CentralCare Incorporated is a leading SBA certified, woman-owned small business dedicated to providing exceptional medical professionals to support the needs of military and civilian healthcare facilities.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.