Seasonal Registered Nurse PACU

United Surgical Partners International; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is hiring a Seasonal Registered Nurse for our PACU department. This seasonal role runs through the end of 2026 and is based in Arlington, TX.

Under supervision, the RN will implement post-anesthesia care plans, coordinate care, and ensure patient safety and comfort. Experience in PACU or preop settings is preferred, with current Texas RN license and CPR/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas Nursing License.
• CPR and ACLS required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Post Anesthesia Care record and nursing care plan.
• Assimilate patient hospital records and follow physician orders.
• Ensure continuity and quality nursing care with focus on patient safety and comfort.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms as needed, with sterile technique.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Preferred

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is hiring a Seasonal Registered Nurse for our PACU department!

This is a Seasonal role through the end of 2026

Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington, TX, where we focus on an environment of excellence, growth, and specialized patient care. We are a dynamic community dedicated to revolutionizing orthopedic and spine care!

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington?

• A Legacy of Expertise: Join a 38-bed hospital that has proudly been serving Arlington residents and patients from across the region since 2010. We're not just a hospital; we're the only specialized facility of our kind in the DFW Metroplex, bringing world‑class experts close to home for the highest level of orthopedic and spine care.
• USPI Partnership: Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is a proud joint venture between United Surgical Partners International, local physicians, and Baylor Scott & White. This partnership fosters an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Committed Patient Care: Our focus is delivering top-quality, specialized treatment with compassion tailored to each individual. We're committed to ensuring all patients feel comfortable, informed, and empowered about their surgery, making this hospital experience a positive one.
• Accreditation & Certification: Our facility holds accreditation from The Joint Commissionand is fully licensed by the state of Texas. Along with ourTotal Joint Program and Spine Program. Additionally, we have been awarded withPress Ganey Guardian of Excellence Customer Service Award. Our commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards ensures the highest level of care for our patients.

Registered Nurse PACU at Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington:

• Under the direct supervision of the Pre-op/PACU Director.
• This nurse is responsible for implementing the Post Anesthesia Care record, nursing care plan and the assimilation of the patient’s hospital record.
• The nurse is also responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients’ condition, providing patient safety comfort, and privacy at all times.
• At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Texas Nursing License.
• Current CPR, ACLS
• PALS preferred

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a hospital setting.
• 2 years Critical Care experience preferred.
• PreOp PACU experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organization habits.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Basic knowledge of continuous quality improvement ideology.

What We Offer:

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are:

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.