Registered Nurse / RN PACU Day Surgery

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX seeks a day shift, full-time PACU Day Surgery Registered Nurse. This role provides and directs patient care in a fast-paced environment using the nursing process.

Required ADN with Texas RN license, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS. Trauma certification within 1 year of hire is expected. PACU/acute care experience preferred to support a Level I trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• ADN required; Texas RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Trauma cert (TNCC/ATLS/TCAR) within 1 year of hire.
• Airway management knowledge; Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 & 2.
• PACU/ICU/ER experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process

Airway management

Patient care coordination

Education

Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC/ATLS/TCAR within 1 year

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 anddirect 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