RN Recovery PRN
Palestine Regional Medical Center
Palestine, Texas
Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.
- Unit and setting
- recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit · Hospital Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.surgical patients recovering from anesthesia
- License
- RN license Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.Registered Nurse licensure in state of practice
- Term
- Per Diem RN Recovery PRNPRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse licensure in state of practice Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- Certification
- BCLS certification BCLS certification required.
- Certification
- ACLS certification as required by facility ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.
- Education
- BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
- Experience
- 1 year nursing experience Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- cares for surgical patients recovering from anesthesia Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
- Day to day
- monitors vital signs Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.
- Day to day
- comforts waking patients and gently restrains if required Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.
- Day to day
- checks surgical site for bleeding or swelling Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
- Day to day
- monitors, documents, and communicates care, status, and reactions Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.
- Day to day
- educates patients on wound and post-discharge care Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
- Day to day
- handles complex issues and escalates only most complex issues Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Details
- 150-bed hospital
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- Palestine Regional Medical Center
- Address
- 2900 S LOOP 256, PALESTINE, TX, 75801
- CMS rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 148
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Facility Palestine Regional Medical Center
Req ID 558984 Post Date 09/17/2026
Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.
Job Summary
Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.
Essential Functions
- Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
- Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.
- Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.
- Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.
- Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
- Performs work under minimal supervision.
- Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attentiveness.
- Interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- BCLS certification required.
- ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
What's around it?
Palestine, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,062/mo
- Household income
- $44,981/yr, all local households, not nurse pay