Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Texas
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Texas are among the most actively recruited perioperative positions in the country, concentrated in large acute-care hospital systems, specialty surgical centers, and trauma facilities serving one of the nation's fastest-growing state populations, with openings at every level from new-graduate RN through senior scrub and circulator roles. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where employers like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Methodist Health System maintain substantial perioperative programs. The most consistent demand is for circulating RNs, scrub nurses, and certified perioperative nurses credentialed through CNOR. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Operating Room Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing addition to our team by contributing your expertise in the circulating or scrub role. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care until your patient is transferred from your care to recovery.
What you will do in this role:
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery
- Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
- Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
- Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
- Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
- Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
- Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures
Qualifications you will need:
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
- Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
- Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable
- ACLS as required by facility
- CNOR certification preferred
Benefits
Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth, 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
Medical City Surgery Center | Ft. Worth is located in Ft. Worth, Texas.. We are AAAHC accredited. The center is a top revenue producing facility. We are a part of Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare; We perform over 350 cases a month. Services in ENT, endoscopy, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, podiatry, urology, and general surgery are provided.
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 PRN Operating Room Nurse 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
Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Operating Room Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing addition to our team by contributing your expertise in the circulating or scrub role. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care until your patient is transferred from your care to recovery.
What you will do in this role:
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery
- Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
- Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
- Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
- Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
- Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
- Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures
Qualifications you will need:
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
- Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
- Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable
- ACLS as required by facility
- CNOR certification preferred
Benefits
Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth, 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
Medical City Surgery Center | Ft. Worth is located in Ft. Worth, Texas.. We are AAAHC accredited. The center is a top revenue producing facility. We are a part of Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare; We perform over 350 cases a month. Services in ENT, endoscopy, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, podiatry, urology, and general surgery are provided.
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 PRN Operating Room Nurse 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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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- United Surgical Partners21
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions20
- Memorial Hermann Health System14
- American Traveler13
- Voyage Health12V
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services32
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Insurance1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas RN license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience preferred
- CNOR certification strongly preferred or required for senior circulator positions
- Demonstrated competency in both circulating and scrub roles across surgical specialties
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and on-call coverage
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Texas?
You must hold an active RN license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. After licensure, most Texas hospitals require or strongly prefer perioperative-specific experience, often gained through an OR internship or new-grad residency program. Earning the CNOR credential from the Competency and Credentialing Institute further strengthens your candidacy for circulating and senior scrub roles.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Texas?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Texas earn a median of about $95,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,120 for the lowest 10% to over $127,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Texas?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Texas right now include United Surgical Partners, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, and Memorial Hermann Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and freestanding surgical centers tend to post the most consistent volume of perioperative openings across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Houston, San Antonio, and Austin have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of level-one trauma centers and large academic medical systems, while Dallas and San Antonio generate consistent volume through major health system networks and rapidly expanding ambulatory surgical centers serving high-growth suburban populations.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is fundamentally hands-on and requires physical presence in the surgical suite, so fully remote roles are nearly nonexistent in this specialty. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those are almost exclusively in perioperative education, clinical documentation, or utilization review functions adjacent to the OR.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a new-graduate OR residency or perioperative internship program, which large Texas systems like HCA Healthcare's Texas division and Baylor Scott & White Health run specifically to train RNs without surgical experience. Lateral moves from PACU, procedural sedation, or sterile processing roles are also common entry points at Texas facilities. Holding your CNOR eligibility and completing any available scrub-tech cross-training adds a measurable edge when competing against more experienced candidates.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across hospital systems, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty facilities. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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