PACU RN
Richardson, Texas
Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Registered Nurse – PACU

Overview

• Location: Richardson, Texas
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day (3x12 hours), 7:00 to 19:30
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Schedule: Weekends required
• Staffing ratio: 1:2
• Traveler eligibility: Accepts first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas or Compact license, with verification of licensure
• 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and screening:

  • Background check, including a 7-year county criminal search, sex offender search, and international verification if applicable, within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • E-Verify or attestation
  • Valid government photo ID or passport
  • Photo for badge (head and shoulders, clear background preferred)
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (rapid screens not accepted)
  • TB test (TSpot or QuantiFERON Gold, not PPD) within 90 days of start, updated annually. Positive responders need proof of past positive, a chest X-ray within 90 days of start, and an annual TB questionnaire.
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity (positive titers or documentation of 2 MMR vaccines)
  • Varicella immunity (positive titers or documentation of 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B: vaccine series plus positive titer, or a signed facility declination form
  • Tdap (required for all travelers)
  • Fit test, completed onsite during orientation and updated annually (a prior fit test with a Progear mask is accepted)
  • Flu vaccination or facility-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October 1 to March 31). Medical exemptions must be signed by a physician.
• Documents and references:

  • Signed facility job description and non-employee internet access form before start
  • Facility-specific exemption forms, if applicable
  • Two professional references within 3 years of hire