Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg

UT Health East Texas

1 month ago

Tyler, TexasFull TimeMedical-Surgical Nursing

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UT Health East Texas as a Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg in United States. Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us?

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.

Benefits & Compensation

-, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually.

Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join UT Health East Texas as a Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg.

Key Skills

Registered NurseNursing ProcessPatient CareBLS CertificationAcute Care MedicineTrauma Center CareStroke Center Care

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) and maintain a current Texas RN License. BLS certification is required to be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer before providing any direct patient care.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg at UT Health East Texas a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Medical-Surgical Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Medical-Surgical Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Medical-Surgical Nursing position at UT Health East Texas is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tyler, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Registered Nurse, Nursing Process, Patient Care, BLS Certification, Acute Care Medicine, Trauma Center Care, Stroke Center Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Medical-Surgical Nursing role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) acts as a professional caregiver, utilizing the nursing process to deliver and direct patient care for an assigned group of patients during a designated timeframe. This role is for a full-time, day shift position within the Medical Surgical unit.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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