PACU Nurse: Post-Op Care Pro with Great Benefits

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition and certification support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bay Area Surgicare Center in Webster, Texas seeks a dedicated PACU Nurse to deliver postoperative care in a family‑oriented environment. You will ensure safe, effective nursing care postoperatively until discharge, using your expertise to contribute to our center’s mission and patient outcomes.

You will manage airway techniques, monitor patients, insert and maintain IV access, and conduct comprehensive head‑to‑toe assessments with approved scoring.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or RN diploma required.
• 1+ year PACU/ICU or surgical nursing experience.
• Active RN license in state of employment.
• BCLS certification required at hire; online not acceptable.
• ACLS within 30 days; PALS if facility requires.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare care area with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate airway management techniques.
• Monitor vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status per policy.
• Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform head-to-toe evaluation using scoring per policy.
• Check dressings and report abnormalities to surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and families.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Skills

Patient care

Airway management

Vital signs monitoring

IV therapy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Diploma

Active RN license

BCLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Bay Area Surgicare Center in Webster, Texas seeks a dedicated PACU Nurse to deliver postoperative care in a family‑oriented environment. You will ensure safe, effective nursing care postoperatively until discharge, using your expertise to contribute to our center’s mission and patient outcomes.

You will manage airway techniques, monitor patients, insert and maintain IV access, and conduct comprehensive head‑to‑toe assessments with approved scoring.