RN: PACU

Job Description:

This travel assignment is designed for an experienced post-anesthesia nurse with critical care and PACU experience. You will care for patients recovering from procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, ablations, carotid endarterectomies, TAVRs, laminectomies, and hip and knee replacements. The unit uses advanced monitoring equipment, including LVADs, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and ventilators. You may also float to pre-op, participate in weekend call, and support a collaborative team caring for complex surgical patients. ACLS certification is required, and royal blue scrubs are worn on the unit.

Weather:

Dallas typically offers mild, comfortable days with cooler mornings and evenings, plenty of sunshine, and occasional brief rain showers - ideal conditions for exploring the city between shifts.

Fun Things To Do:

• Arts and Culture: Explore the Dallas Museum of Art and the surrounding Arts District.

• Outdoor Escape: Walk, bike, or relax around White Rock Lake.

• Local Flavor: Visit the Dallas Farmers Market and sample regional food.

• Day Trip: Spend a day in Fort Worth exploring Sundance Square and the Stockyards.

• Day Trip: Visit Grapevine for historic downtown shops, restaurants, and wineries.

Job Specifics:

Location: Dallas, Texas

Shift: 12-hour days

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks