RN Outpatient Surgery

Role Overview

The RN Outpatient Surgery role at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital invites a dedicated registered nurse to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care in an advanced outpatient setting. Nurses will evaluate patients, educate families, manage pre‑operative processes, and support surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient care for every patient.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that includes prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine services and free Air Med transportation.
• Dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and additional consumer discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance covering tuition, student loans, certification support and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program covering paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a Pre‑Operative Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high‑quality, efficient care in a high‑acuity environment. You will work in a cohesive, low‑turnover team that values patient care, professional growth and excellence.

• Closed on holidays and weekends (call team only when closed).
• Minimal call shifts.
• Flexible scheduling 8, 10, and 12‑hour shifts available.
• Opportunities for growth, certification and professional training. 12 RNs certified in the last year and a half (CAPA & CPAN).
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure and peri‑operative process.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols per hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition and care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures.

• Licensure as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure (active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire).
• On‑call duty required during select non‑business hours.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/amend written instructions and follow verbal instructions; PC proficiency.

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.