PACU RN

Incredible Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Adoption assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Incredible Health hospitals in the San Antonio, TX area are actively hiring for PACU RNs. They welcome nurses with experience in cardiac monitoring, pediatric, presurgical assessment, robotic surgery, transplant, and wound care.

Responsibilities include post‑operative patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with surgical teams. Strong EMR skills and AHA BLS/ACLS are required, with sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree; active RN license.
• 1 year PACU/ICU or high-acuity experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; teamwork.
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care and monitor vitals.
• Administer medications and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and teams for transitions.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and complications.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policies.

Skills

RN license

Communication skills

Electronic medical records

Teamwork

Education

ADN or higher

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the San Antonio, TX area for the following position: PACU RN. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Cardiac Monitoring, Circulate, Pediatric, Presurgical assessment, Robotic surgery, Transplant, or Wound & drain care.

• Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), 401(K), Adoption Assistance, Community hospital, Cross training, Cross training, FSA, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical, Offers sign on bonus, Offers sign on bonus, PTO, PTO, Retirement Plan, Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• 1 year experience in a PACU, ICU, or a similar high‑acuity setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post‑operative care to a variety of surgical patients, monitoring vital signs, and managing symptoms of anesthesia
• Administer prescribed medications and implement treatment plans as directed by medical staff
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transition from the operating room to the PACU to discharge home
• Educate patients and their families on post‑operative care, including pain management, wound care, and potential complications
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $60,150 to $98,020 /year