PACU Registered Nurse – Post-Op Care with Flexible Scheduling

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits and prescription drug

Dental and vision coverage

Behavioral health and telemedicine

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to deliver immediate post-operative care, monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, and respond to complications. You will work with surgical and anesthesia teams and participate in on-call coverage as discussed.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have an RN with active Texas license, BLS and ACLS, and at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• 1 year applicable experience Required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to deliver immediate post-operative care, monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, and respond to complications. You will work with surgical and anesthesia teams and participate in on-call coverage as discussed.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have an RN with active Texas license, BLS and ACLS, and at least 1 year of