PACU RN
Arlington, TX
ARMStaffing
4x10 hrs, Days

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Day Shift) in Arlington, Texas.

Location

Arlington, TX

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Day Shift: 7A-7P; typically 5-6 nurses are scheduled daily.

Job Description

The RN will provide care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with a patient ratio of 2:1. The unit has 10-11 beds, equipped with patient monitors, IV, EKG, and utilizes Meditech for electronic medical records. Responsibilities include airway management, IV medication administration, moderate sedation recovery, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients post-anesthesia for recovery and complications.
• Administer IV medications as required.
• Perform ECG monitoring and blood glucose monitoring.
• Handle specimen processing as needed post-operatively.
• Conduct dressing reinforcements and drain assessments (e.g., JP drain, Hemovac).
• Provide critical care, including airway management and advanced life support as needed.

Required Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience or PACU experience.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS is required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current RN license.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.