PACU RN
Arlington, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PACU position requiring a TX or compact license and 2+ years of PACU or critical care experience.

Details

• Work in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at a hospital's surgical services department
• Unit typically staffs 10-11 beds with 5-6 nurses daily
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 2:1
• Shift runs 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• On-call requirement of 5-6 shifts per month plus 2 weekend day or night shifts per month
• No floating required
• Uses patient monitors, IV equipment, and EKG
• Meditech EMR used

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of PACU or critical care experience required
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsible for post-anesthesia recovery care including airway management, oxygen titration and weaning, and moderate sedation recovery
• Perform bladder scanning, straight catheterization, and dressing reinforcement as needed
• Monitor and interpret ECG, perform blood glucose monitoring, and assess drains such as JP, Hemovac, or wound drains
• Provide emergency response and rapid patient assessment when needed
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are valued
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates will be considered