PACU Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street is seeking a RN PACU to support postoperative patient care. The unit features 5 OR rooms and 2 treatment rooms, with a focus on outpatient procedures across Bariatrics, Gastroenterology, General, GYN, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Spine, Urology, ENT and Orthopedics.

Position is weekdays-only with no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings or later evenings may be required; schedules may change with the surgical flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited RN school.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient needs.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients in PACU with continual evaluation.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms and monitor conscious sedation with sterile technique.
• Provide total care from anesthesia emergence to discharge preparation.

Job description

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street is seeking a RN PACU to support postoperative patient care. The unit features 5 OR rooms and 2 treatment rooms, with a focus on outpatient procedures across Bariatrics, Gastroenterology, General, GYN, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Spine, Urology, ENT and Orthopedics.

Position is weekdays-only with no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings or later evenings may be required; schedules may change with the surgical flow.