PACU RN — Day Shift, Per Diem (Critical Care)

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas is seeking a qualified PACU Registered Nurse for a per diem position on the Day shift. The RN delivers post-operative care, coordinates with surgical staff, and ensures safe patient recovery in the PACU.

Active RN license in Texas, BLS and ACLS within 30 days, and prior critical care or PACU experience are required; CCRN and BSN are preferred. Collaboration with teams and participation in performance improvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Critical Care or PACU experience preferred; CCRN optional.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care via nursing process for PACU patients.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide staff while maintaining PACU standards.
• Communicate patient changes to physicians and participate in improvement activities.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

Critical Care

PACU

Communication

Education

RN license (State)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas is seeking a qualified PACU Registered Nurse for a per diem position on the Day shift. The RN delivers post-operative care, coordinates with surgical staff, and ensures safe patient recovery in the PACU.

Active RN license in Texas, BLS and ACLS within 30 days, and prior critical care or PACU experience are required; CCRN and BSN are preferred. Collaboration with teams and participation in performance improvement are expected.