Surgical Recovery Nurse - General Surgery; Post-Op
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Travel Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Job Description
- Clinical Nurse
- General Surgery, 7A1 (2600021T)
Job Description
Clinical Nurse
- General Surgery, 7A1 - ( 2600021T )
Description
*** THIS IS A POST-OPERATIVE UNIT ***
Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.
The 26-bed Emergency General Surgery post-operative unit is a specialized inpatient care area dedicated to the recovery and management of adult surgical patients. Recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the first Emergency General Surgery Verified Program in Florida and 11 th in the nation, this unit upholds the highest standards of evidence-based care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
The unit primarily serves patients recovering from emergent surgical procedures including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, bowel resections, and surgeries involving complex wounds. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team of skilled nurses, surgical providers, wound care specialists, and support personnel, the unit is designed to provide comprehensive post-operative care with a strong focus on early mobility, infection prevention, and wound healing.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
Primary
Location:
Tampa
Work Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work :
On Site
Job:
Nursing (LPNs, RNs)
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