Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Job Summary:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in the healthcare organizations facility in Plano, TX. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. The successful candidate will utilize their clinical skills and knowledge to assess, monitor, and support patient recovery, ensuring safe and effective transitions through the postoperative phase.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 3 x 12 hour shifts per week, with one weeknight on call per week from 2030 to 0700; two 24-hour on call shifts within each 6-week scheduling period.
• Certifications/Degrees/Experience: Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), with a minimum of 3 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications, 3 years of PACU experience, and a valid state license in Texas.
• Additional Information: The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to swiftly respond to changing patient conditions. The facility operates with a patient ratio of 1:2 in the PACU setting and values compassionate, patient-centered care.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

This job provides an excellent opportunity for experienced PACU nurses seeking a challenging and rewarding healthcare environment.

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.