PACU RN
Austin, TX
ARMStaffing
4x10 hrs, Days

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Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, PACU (Day Shift) in Austin, Texas.

Location

Austin, TX

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position requires flexibility as shifts may vary from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Call requirements include 3 weeknights and 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule period, with weeknight shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM and weekend shifts lasting 12 hours.

Job Description

The PACU unit is a 30-bed facility with a patient-nurse ratio of 1:2. The unit operates under a fast-paced environment requiring high acuity care for a diverse patient population, including but not limited to orthopedic, neurological, surgical oncology, plastics, electrophysiology, general surgery, bariatric, and vascular procedures. Candidates must be familiar with MEDITECH/GE monitors as the unit utilizes this EMR for patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in the PACU, ensuring comfort and safety during their recovery phase.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and manage any complications that arise post-anesthesia.
• Collaborate with a team of 7-8 nurses per shift, including a charge nurse, to provide efficient patient care.
• Document patient progress accurately using MEDITECH.
• Assist in the preparation and recovery of patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.

Required Experience

• Previous inpatient PACU experience is a must; outpatient surgery center experience alone is not acceptable.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment is preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications preferred.

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.

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