Job Summary
RN PACU Contract June Start - Oklahoma - 1 hour from Tulsa
HiredFirst
Full-time, Contract
In-Office | Tahlequah, OK, United States
Job Details:
Position: RN PACU (Level 3)
Location: Tahlequah, OK
Facility: W.W. Hastings Hospital
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: September 5, 2026
Requirements:
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
Minimum 3 years of PACU experience (5+ years preferred)
Additional Notes:
The Opportunity
You’re the kind of person who is always looking to learn. You want to grow into something greater and you’re looking for an employer encourages and supports your professional development. HiredFirst promotes advancement and rewards our employees based on individual performance and merit. Sure you’ll have exposure to the team, but all of our people are accountable for their success. Competitive and focused, our team is on a mission to deliver excellence. We also know that this can only be accomplished by supporting our employee growth and development. By providing frequent feedback and consistently measuring progress, we’ve discovered the recipe for success that’s delivered year over year growth since our first year of business. This a culture of winning. At HiredFirst we breed winners.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care in PACU, monitoring vitals and recovery status.
Assess patient condition post-anesthesia and recognize complications promptly.
Adhere to hospital protocols, safety standards, and infection control procedures.
Maintain readiness for emergencies with rapid response and resuscitation skills.
Collaborate with surgical team to ensure safe anesthesia recovery plans.
Document patient recovery progress and update electronic health records accurately.
Support a performance-driven environment by tracking recovery metrics and outcomes.
Communicate clearly with patients and families about recovery expectations and care plan.
Demonstrate initiative for professional development and seek opportunities for skill advancement.
Assist in preoperative planning as needed to optimize PACU workflow.
Participate in shift handoffs ensuring seamless transitions of care.
Support teamwork by sharing knowledge and mentoring junior staff where appropriate.
Experience/Qualifications
Current RN license with active Oklahoma or applicable state licensure.
PACU nursing: minimum 3 years post-anesthesia recovery experience.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with rapid response skills.
Proficient in vital signs monitoring and early complication recognition.
Strong documentation in electronic health records and recovery metrics.
Ability to perform in fast-paced, metrics-driven environment with clear KPIs.
Excellent communication with patients, families, and surgical team.
Team player willing to mentor junior staff and participate in workflow optimization.
Willingness to contribute to preoperative planning and PACU workflow improvements.
On-site availability for June start in Oklahoma within 1 hour of Tulsa.
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