Registered Nurse / RN PACU Day Surgery

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time PACU Day Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in a busy surgical setting.

Ideal candidates hold an ADN, Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications with TNCC/ATLS/TCAR within 1 year. Familiarity with airway management and ASPAN standards is preferred; PACU or acute care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• ADN required to practice as RN in Texas.
• Current Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Certification Course (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR) within 1 year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of airway management and rescue methods.
• Knowledge of ASPAN standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

ATLS

TCAR

Airway management

ASPAN standards

Education

Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, PACU Day Surgery 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, tuition assistance, 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:

• Associate Degree of 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 Cardiovascular 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)
• Thorough knowledge of airway management and rescue methods
• Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Maintain knowledge of ASPAN standards

Preferred Job Requirements

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