PACU Registered Nurse
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: Midland, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: Preferred within the next 3-5 weeks
Schedule: Monday to Friday, call required

Job Description

• Provide care in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with coverage assistance in Pre-Op.
• Experience required with recovery of patients from orthopedic, neurological, general, urology, dental (adults and pediatrics), gynecology, and pediatric ENT surgeries (e.g., tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy, bilateral myringotomy tubes).
• Must have pediatric experience; critical care experience strongly preferred.
• Level II trauma experience preferred.
• Skilled in monitoring patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines.
• Call coverage is required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience recovering patients for PACU surgeries excluding cardiac surgeries
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, urology, and OB/GYN surgeries
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience monitoring patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines (A-lines)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Required Background and Compliance

• 10-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start.
• Employment and education verifications required.
• State-specific background checks including Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Employee Misconduct Registry required within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screening required prior to start and additional screening onsite during orientation.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or agency declination (October 1 - March 31)

Additional Requirements

• Must review and sign confidentiality, security agreements, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklists prior to start.
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and safety training.
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start.
• Resume or employment application required.
• Annual competency exams and skills checklists required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Call coverage is part of the job responsibilities.
• Experience with pediatric and trauma patients is highly valued.
• This is a travel contract position with a defined length of approximately 13 weeks.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN with pediatric and critical care skills looking for a travel contract in Texas with a focus on post-anesthesia care.