RN II Staff PACU PRN
About The Position
Medical City Denton is hiring a PRN PACU Registered Nurse for day shifts, with call availability during select non-business hours. The schedule and call expectations will be discussed during the interview. The nurse provides immediate post-operative care, including airway support, neurological and cardiac monitoring, prompt response to complications or side effects, initial surgical-site wound care, and assessment of patient stability during recovery. The nurse collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia team and provides patient- and family-centered education. The role offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, supportive and visible leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, staffing resources, and regular rounding with unit leaders. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and the nursing process to deliver safe care, monitors and documents patient condition and care, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Manage airway support and closely monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status after surgery.
- Respond promptly to complications or side effects and provide initial wound care to surgical sites.
- Ensure patients remain stable during recovery and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers and therapy professionals.
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
- Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
- Participate in on-call availability during select non-business hours.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans, subject to eligibility.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
