PACU Registered Nurse
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (40 hours/week)
• Call required
• Start date preferred within the next 3-5 weeks
• Must assist with coverage in Pre-Op
• Experience with Level II trauma preferred

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience, with at least 2 years recovering patients from surgeries (all surgeries except cardiac)
• PACU experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience recovering patients from orthopedic, neurological, urology, OB/GYN, and ENT surgeries
• Experience with patient monitoring and care involving chest tube insertions, central line placement, intubation, and arterial lines (A-lines)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Background & Compliance

• 10-year criminal background check 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 within 30 days prior to start
• Texas Employee Misconduct Registry and Employability Status Checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for certain specialties (e.g., Cath Lab, CVOR, L&D)
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: 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 contract signing
• N95 Fit Test required within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• Annual update of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Confidentiality and security agreement, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklist must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Required Health Documents & Immunizations

• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; chest x-ray if positive within 5 years
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application copy required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Competency exams (medication/pharmacology, age-specific) required within 1 year of start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a PACU Registered Nurse position in Midland, Texas. The role requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience with pediatric and critical care exposure preferred. The position involves day shifts with call responsibilities and requires multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Certification. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory prior to start. Candidates must be prepared to assist in Pre-Op coverage and have experience with a broad range of surgical recoveries and patient monitoring techniques.