Registered Nurse PACU
Plano, Texas
RN · ICU · ER · Perioperative Care
Posted Jul 16
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- On the floor
- On call
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
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.
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Requirements
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Associate Degree
- ICU, ER or PACU experience required
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off
- Paid family leave
- Long- and short-term disability coverage
- Leaves of absence
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Place
- City
- Plano, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,841/mo
- Local household income
- $112,253/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Plano is a polished Dallas-area suburb known for top-rated schools, corporate headquarters, and family-friendly master-planned neighborhoods. The Legacy West district offers upscale dining and shopping, while nearby Arbor Hills Nature Preserve provides a green retreat. A comfortable, commute-friendly home base for nurses seeking suburban stability with big-city access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Medical City Plano is a hospital located in Plano, Texas, and is part of Medical City Healthcare, the North Texas division of HCA Healthcare. The facility offers a range of nursing roles including Lead RN, PACU Registered Nurse, and RN…
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