PACU Registered Nurse
Big Spring, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Big Spring, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 5x8 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Call: Shared call schedule between 2 RNs; on call Mon, Tues, Fri-Sun one week, Wed/Thurs the next, repeating
• Patient Care: Experience required in recovering patients from general surgery, GI endoscopy, and post-operative care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit Mask Test within 6 months prior to start; annual updates required
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed series; declination form accepted with conditions
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of disease; boosters if titers negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31)
  • COVID: Initial series required; boosters not required
• Drug Testing required within 30 days; must include standard panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoid, cocaine, opiates, PCP, methadone, propoxyphene)
• TB Questionnaire required annually or in lieu of annual TB test

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) matching legal name on all documents
• Social Security Card matching legal name on all documents
• E-Verify or Attestation required
• Background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Education verification or diploma as placeholder if pending
• Photo for badge (passport-style, solid background)
• Completion of facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Non-Employee Information Form
  • Vaccine Exemption Form (if applicable)
  • Applicant Health Record Form
  • Code of Conduct and Compliance Form
  • Compact/Temporary License Declaration of Residency Form
  • Confidentiality Statement Form
  • Information System Security Agreement Form
  • Non-Employee Orientation Update Form
  • Traveler Orientation Review
  • Hepatitis B Declination (if no positive titer)
• References: 2 required within 3 years of start
• Resume/Employment Application copy required
• Skills Checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Legal name must be consistent across all documentation; proof of name change alone is not sufficient
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing with remediation offered same day if needed
• Call schedule requires flexibility for weekend and weekday coverage
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs comfortable with post-op patient recovery and flexible call schedules in a travel contract role.