Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Midland, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Midland, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Call: Required

Job Description

• Start date preferred within the next 3-5 weeks
• Must assist with coverage in Pre-Op
• Experience required with pediatric patients and critical care strongly preferred
• Experience recovering patients from ortho, neuro, general, urology, dental (adults and pediatrics), GYN, and pediatric ENT (Tonsil & Adenoidectomy, BMT, etc.) surgeries
• Experience monitoring patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines (A-lines)
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• 2 years of nursing experience preferred (all surgeries except cardiac)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care, with experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience monitoring patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines (A-lines)
• Experience with orthopedic, neurology, urology, and ENT surgeries

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ER and as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for all clinical positions
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - preferred for L&D (Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN)
• Chemotherapy certification - required as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - required as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement - required, updated annually

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• State license verification required within 30 days of start
• Technical certification verification (if applicable) within 30 days of start

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred, including pediatric and critical care experience
• Experience with a broad range of surgical recoveries (excluding cardiac surgeries)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and all locations lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history check required within 30 days prior to start
• Texas Employee Misconduct Registry and Employability Status Checks required within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen upon arrival
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• N95 Fit Test required within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• TB screening: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months of start; positive results require chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations/vaccinations required within 72 hours of signing contract or documented positive titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination required October 1 - March 31 (masking may be required if declined)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign confidentiality, security, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklists prior to start
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application copy required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Age-specific competency exams and general competency exams required within 1 year of start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

Work Environment

• Level II trauma center experience preferred
• Exposure to a variety of surgical specialties and pediatric critical care
• Call coverage required in addition to regular day shift hours

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric and critical care experience seeking a travel contract in a surgical recovery and pediatric PACU setting.