PACU Nurse: Compassionate Care in Ambulatory Surgery

HCA Healthcare; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability

401(k) with match

Job summary

Surgery Center of Plano seeks a dedicated PACU nurse to perform postoperative care in our ambulatory setting. You will ensure safe patient care, monitor recovery, and support the surgical team through airway management and IV care.

Requirements include an active RN license, BLS, and ACLS (PALS if required). Prior PACU/ICU experience is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment in Plano, TX.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher
• 1+ years of nursing experience in PACU/ICU/Surgery
• Active RN license as required by state of employment
• BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques
• Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.)
• Demonstrate insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
• Perform head to toe evaluation using an approved scoring system
• Check dressings and/or operative site and report abnormalities to surgeon
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and family
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria

Skills

PACU Nursing

Postoperative Care

Airway Management

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS within 30 days

PALS if required

Job description

Surgery Center of Plano seeks a dedicated PACU nurse to perform postoperative care in our ambulatory setting. You will ensure safe patient care, monitor recovery, and support the surgical team through airway management and IV care.

Requirements include an active RN license, BLS, and ACLS (PALS if required). Prior PACU/ICU experience is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment in Plano, TX.