PACU Registered Nurse
Midland, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (PACU) - Texas, Midland

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Start Date: Preferred within the next 3-5 weeks
• Call Required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Pre-Op experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with Plastic Surgery, Urology, and OB/GYN surgeries
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience monitoring patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines (A-lines)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or equivalent knowledge

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ER, preferred for trauma experience
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., NRP, CHEMO, ENPC, EFM) depending on assignment specifics

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• NURSYS Verification required within 30 days of start

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year Criminal Background Check required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• State-specific background checks for Texas (DPS Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry, Employability Status Check) required within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for certain specialties (e.g., Cath Lab, CVOR, L&D RN)
• Drug screening required (negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Immunizations and health documents required within 72 hours of signing contract:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or series (3 doses)
  • Varicella - positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history of chickenpox
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Flu vaccination or agency declination (seasonal requirement Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• N95 Fit Test required within 1 year of start (facility will not accept PAPR)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign confidentiality, security agreements, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklists prior to start
• Skills checklist and competency exams required and must be updated annually or within 1 year of start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Age-specific competency exam required within 1 year of start
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Employment application or resume required

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in PACU requiring at least 2 years of nursing experience with pediatric and critical care exposure preferred. The role involves call duties and requires a broad surgical recovery skill set including trauma and specialty surgeries. Multiple certifications and comprehensive background checks are mandatory. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.