PACU RN Manager Outpatient Surgery Center

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shenandoah, Texas seeks a PACU RN Manager for their outpatient surgery center. The role entails overseeing clinical operations, ensuring high patient safety standards, and leading the PACU nursing staff. Candidates must possess an active Texas RN license, have at least 1 year of PACU or critical care experience, and hold current BLS and ACLS certifications. Strong leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year of PACU or critical care nursing experience required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical operations of the PACU.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient recovery.
• Lead and develop PACU nursing staff.

Skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Compassionate, patient-focused approach

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Education

Texas Board of Nursing–approved accredited nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

PACU RN Manager Outpatient Surgery Center

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Job ID 82227-147 Date posted 12/16/2025

The PACU RN Manager oversees all clinical operations of the Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit in a fast‑paced Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high‑quality patient recovery, leading and developing PACU nursing staff, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The Manager collaborates closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR leadership, and the Business Office to support efficient case flow and positive patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include staffing and scheduling, clinical oversight, performance improvement, patient safety initiatives, and ensuring adherence to ASC policies, infection control standards, and accreditation requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and experience in perioperative or PACU nursing.

Required Skills

• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Compassionate, patient‑focused approach to nursing care.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Required Experience

• Active RN license in the state of Texas.
• Must graduate from a Texas Board of Nursing–approved accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 1 year of PACU or critical care nursing experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications (American Heart Association).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Previous experience in an outpatient or ambulatory surgical center is a plus.