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Day Surgery Rn Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

CVOR Registered Nurse

Webster, TX · On-site

$38.03 - $57.05/hr

Days | No Weekends Shift Options: 10-Hour Shifts (4 Days/Week) or 12-Hour Shifts (3 Days/Week ... Participate in surgical time-outs and patient safety initiatives. * Assist surgeons and ...

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How much do day surgery rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average weekly pay for day surgery rn in Houston, TX is $2,381.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,855.77 and $2,882.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a day surgery RN?

Day Surgery RNs, also known as outpatient surgery registered nurses, are nurses who care for patients before, during, and after same-day surgical procedures. Their responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, monitoring recovery, and providing post-operative instructions. Day Surgery RNs play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and a smooth transition home after surgery. They must have strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills to respond to patients' needs in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a day surgery RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Day Surgery RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of perioperative care, and a valid RN license with experience in outpatient or surgical settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pre- and post-operative monitoring tools, and medication administration protocols is typically required. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and the ability to reassure and educate patients are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure patient safety, smooth surgical workflows, and positive outcomes in the fast-paced day surgery environment.

What are some typical challenges day surgery RNs face during a shift, and how can they effectively manage them?

Day Surgery RNs often manage a fast-paced environment with multiple patients scheduled for procedures throughout the day. Common challenges include coordinating pre- and post-operative care, ensuring patients are properly prepared and informed, and handling unexpected delays or complications. Effective communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members is essential for smooth workflow. Staying organized and maintaining a calm demeanor helps Day Surgery RNs deliver safe, efficient care and enhances the patient experience.

What is the difference between Day Surgery Rn vs Operating Room Nurse?

AspectDay Surgery RnOperating Room Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, specialized training in outpatient careRegistered Nurse (RN) license, perioperative nursing certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutpatient clinics, day surgery centers, ambulatory surgery facilitiesHospital operating rooms, surgical suites, outpatient surgical units
Job FocusPre- and post-operative care for outpatient procedures, patient educationAssisting during surgeries, maintaining sterile environment, patient monitoring
Common TasksPatient assessment, IV placement, discharge planningSurgical assistance, instrument handling, patient positioning

Both roles require RN licensure and perioperative skills, but Day Surgery Rns focus on outpatient care and patient education, while Operating Room Nurses assist directly during surgeries in hospital settings. The choice depends on work environment preference and specific patient care responsibilities.

What cities near Houston, TX are hiring for Day Surgery Rn jobs?

Cities near Houston, TX with the most Day Surgery Rn job openings:

Infographic showing various Day Surgery Rn job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $123,830 per year, or $59.5 per hour.

Registered Nurse Day Surgery

Kingwood, TX • On-site


St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Registered Nurse at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Strong staffing support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, you'll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position details:

  • Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
  • Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
  • Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
  • Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
  • On-call is required during select non-business hours

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
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
  • No Travel Required
  • 1 years experience required years of experience
  • Benefits

    HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • 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

    As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women's Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

    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.

    "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."

    Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

    Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

    HCA Healthcare

    If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Day Surgery opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities 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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