Seasonal Registered Nurse PACU PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability

401(k) with company match

Education support

Job summary

Medical City Arlington, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Seasonal Registered Nurse for PACU PRN coverage. Responsibilities include post-operative airway management, monitoring, and rapid response to complications. You may float within the close geography and must meet certification requirements.

Program runs September 20, 2026 through April 3, 2027 with a 72-hour minimum per pay period, four weekend shifts per 4-week cycle, and two holiday shifts. On-call availability is included.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas
• Seasonal PRN RN with PACU experience preferred
• ACLS/PALS certifications required or obtained within specified timeframes

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the PACU setting
• Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status; respond to complications
• Educate patients and families about post-operative care and follow-up

Skills

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Critical Care

Education

RN - Registered Nurse

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Seasonal Registered Nurse - PACU PRN

Medical City Arlington

Shift: PRN (See below for seasonal requirements)

Pay: $60/per hour

Program lasts from September 20, 2026 to April 3, 2027

Program Requirements:

• All seasonal RNs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period.

• Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need.

• Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4-week schedule period.

• During the course of the 32-week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager).

• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There are no guaranteed hours by the hospital.

• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for extra shift bonuses.

• Registered Nurses who are in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.

• Current FT/PT & PRN employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program for 2026 - 2027.

• Current employees of HWS are not eligible for the seasonal program.

• Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Seasonal Registered Nurse PACU PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Arlington which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

Position Details:

• Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance

• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input

• Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed

• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care

What you will do in this role:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives

• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.

• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients

• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly

• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

• (RN) Registered Nurse

• No Travel Required

• 1 years experience Required

Benefits

Medical City Arlington, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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