Registered Nurse / RN PACU

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. You will provide direct patient care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, using the nursing process and collaborating with a skilled team.

The role requires an ADN, Texas RN license, and active certifications (BLS; ACLS, PALS within defined timelines). Prior PACU/ICU/ER experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, people-first environment.

Qualifications

• ADN required and Texas RN license
• BLS required within 14 days of hire or transfer
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire
• Trauma certification course (TNCC/ATLS/TCAR) within 1 year of hire
• Maintain knowledge of ASPAN Standards

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process for a group of PACU patients for a designated time frame

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC/ATLS/TCAR

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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 Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region's only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

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
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified (within 90 days of hire)
• Trauma Certification Course (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR within 1 year of hire)
• Maintain knowledge of ASPAN Standards

Preferred Job Requirements:

• PACU, ICU, ER, or other acceptable acute care experience