PACU RN
Fort Worth, Texas
Medical City Fort Worth

Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a 26-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) located next to the Operating Room on the 2nd floor of the main hospital building.
• Patient ratio is typically 1:2.
• Equipment includes state-of-the-art technology with EMR system Meditech.
• Schedule includes 36 hours per week with call requirements: 1 weekend and 1 night per week (on-call only).
• Floating assignments to Day Surgery may be required.

Unit Environment

• Staff composition varies; day shift usually includes a charge nurse and a float nurse, night shift has 2 PACU nurses on closed on-call.
• Procedures performed include general, neuro, oncology, orthopedics, and vascular surgeries.
• Unit follows ASPAN guidelines.
• Dress code: Royal Blue or hospital scrubs.
• The unit is known for having an easy-going and pleasant team with amazing staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ICU and PACU settings is highly preferred.

Additional Information

• The unit offers a supportive environment with experienced staff and advanced equipment.
• Ideal candidates are easy-going and pleasant in personality.