PACU RN: Lead Post-Op Recovery & Care

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance and Galen College

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU to provide immediate post-operative care and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams. You will monitor airway, neurologic and cardiac status, manage wound care, and participate in on-call coverage as discussed in interviews.

We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive leadership culture that values nurses’ input and voices in patient care

Qualifications

• RN license required within 30 days of employment start date.
• ACLS within 6 months of employment start date.
• PALS/ENPC or equivalent pediatric life support within 30 days.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the PACU.
• Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status; respond to complications.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams; document changes accurately.
• Provide initial wound care and ensure patient stability during recovery.
• Participate in on-call coverage as discussed in the interview.

Skills

PACU nursing

Airway management

Postoperative care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Corpus Christi Medical Center in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU to provide immediate post-operative care and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams. You will monitor airway, neurologic and cardiac status, manage wound care, and participate in on-call coverage as discussed in interviews.

We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive leadership culture that values nurses’ input and voices in patient care