Nurse Extern PRN Float Pool

About the role

Medical City Arlington, a 435‑plus‑bed full‑service hospital in south Arlington, is seeking a Nurse Extern for its PRN Float Pool. As a valued member of the nursing team, you will gain hands‑on experience while exploring the full scope of the Registered Nurse role, delivering safe, compassionate care and building the skills needed for advanced responsibilities.

The hospital offers a culture focused on high‑quality, safety‑first care, with a team of over 1,400 nurses, therapists, technicians, and 700 physicians across a wide range of specialties. As part of the HCA Healthcare network, you will have access to leading medical experts and innovative care across the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene.
• Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures while gaining competency.
• Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to maintain seamless, coordinated patient care.
• Help patients and families understand care plans and offer guidance for health and recovery.
• Maintain clean and safe patient areas by following infection‑prevention practices, managing equipment, and keeping an organized environment.
• Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and partner with a supervisor or preceptor to develop a personal career development plan.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Completion of foundation, fundamental, or Med‑Surg I clinical coursework.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement‑readiness tools.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits such as fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.