Registered Nurse / RN PACU

UT Health Jacksonville Hospital; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Jacksonville Hospital in Jacksonville, TX is seeking a Recovery Room (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) for day shift and PRN coverage. You will deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care and coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure patient safety.

Required: ADN, active Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS within 90 days of hire, and trauma certifications (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR) within 1 year of hire. This role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a fast-paced PACU setting.

Qualifications

• ADN is required.
• Texas RN license must be active.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required within specified timelines.
• Trauma certifications (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR) within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct patient care using the nursing process in PACU.
• Monitor patient status and collaborate with the surgical team.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Post-Anesthesia Care

Education

ADN

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC Certification

ATLS Certification

TCAR Certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as day shift, PRN, Recovery Room (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Jacksonville, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Jacksonville features 33 operational beds, an ICU, a 24-hour ED designated as a Level IV trauma center, a maternity unit, advanced diagnostic technology, surgical suites, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness and rehabilitation facility.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Must maintain current Texas RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified (within 90 days ofhire)
• Trauma Certification Course (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR within 1 year of hire)