PACU Registered Nurse — Plano, TX at Medical City

About the Team

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity, treating every individual as family. Medical City Orthopedic & Spine, part of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare, is a state-of-the-art facility in Dallas, Texas, located within a large healthcare campus. We are proud to be Joint Commission-accredited and recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. Our mission is to provide specialized orthopedic, spine, and pain management services with a team-oriented approach, ensuring each patient receives the best possible experience with warmth, compassion, and dignity.

About the Role

This role is designed for a passionate professional ready to jump-start their career in a dynamic ambulatory surgery center. As a PACU Nurse, you will ensure safe and effective nursing care for patients postoperatively until they are dismissed from the facility. You will be a vital part of a legacy of employing nurses who contribute directly to the company's mission and vision, creating a safe and comforting environment for both patients and their families.

Hiring Process

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply today to unlock the possibilities.

Our Culture & Commitment

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Work location

Work model: On-site

K Avenue, Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75074, United States

Plano, Texas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDemonstrate proper airway management techniques for postoperative patients
check_circleMonitor patient vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status according to policy
check_circlePrepare patient care areas and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available
check_circleCheck dressings and operative sites, reporting abnormalities to the surgeon
check_circleEnsure patients meet discharge criteria before dismissal from the facility
check_circleInsert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks using proper technique
check_circlePerform and document head-to-toe evaluations using approved scoring systems

Requirements

verifiedAssociate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing
verified1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting
verifiedActive RN license as required by state of employment
verifiedBCLS Certification upon employment
verifiedACLS required within 30-days of hire
verifiedPALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Nice to Have

1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery

Benefits & Perks

check_circleComprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine servicescheck_circleWellbeing support including free counseling and referral servicescheck_circlePaid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absencecheck_circle401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Airway Management, Iv Catheters, Saline Locks, Head To Toe Evaluation, BCLS, Acls, Pals.

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Frequently asked questions about PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare

What does a PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare will demonstrate proper airway management techniques for postoperative patients; monitor patient vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status according to policy; prepare patient care areas and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available; and check dressings and operative sites, reporting abnormalities to the surgeon.

What are the requirements for this PACU RN role?expand_more

To qualify for the PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare position, applicants should have: Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing; 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting; Active RN license as required by state of employment; BCLS Certification upon employment; ACLS required within 30-days of hire; and PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire.

Where is the PACU RN role at Medical City Healthcare located?expand_more

PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare is based in K Avenue, Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75074, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this PACU RN job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Medical City Healthcare has listed this PACU RN role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this PACU RN role?expand_more

PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the PACU RN role at Medical City Healthcare?expand_more

Key skills for PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare include Airway Management; Iv Catheters; Saline Locks; Head To Toe Evaluation; BCLS; Acls; and Pals.

What education is required for PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Associate Degree in Nursing required.

What category does the PACU RN role belong to?expand_more

PACU RN at Medical City Healthcare is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

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About the Team

About the Role

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