PACU Registered Nurse – Day Shift with Growth & Benefits

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Harker Heights, TX seeks a day shift, full-time Recovery (PACU) Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care. The role emphasizes nursing process, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure, BLS within 14 days, ACLS and PALS on hire, and 1+ year PACU experience. Multistate licensing via NLC preferred; confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• RN with Texas Board of Nursing license or multi-state license under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification required upon hire.
• 1+ year PACU hospital experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Preferred: experience with patient safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs for continuous assessment in the PACU.
• Document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe care environment.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure continuity of care in the PACU.

Skills

PACU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Texas RN licensure

Job description

Ardent Health Services in Harker Heights, TX seeks a day shift, full-time Recovery (PACU) Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care. The role emphasizes nursing process, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure, BLS within 14 days, ACLS and PALS on hire, and 1+ year PACU experience. Multistate licensing via NLC preferred; confidentiality is essential.