PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care & Growth Opportunity

Texas Orthopedic Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our PACU to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care and collaborate with the patient care team.

You will apply the nursing process, demonstrate leadership, and ensure patient safety while coordinating with surgeons and recovery staff. BSN preferred and at least one year of PACU experience are expected. This role offers staffing support, ongoing clinical education, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing is required.
• BSN is preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a Recovery Room setting is required.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date).
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Care for and manage the surgical patient in the post-anesthesia period.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
• Provide communication, confidence, and professionalism with active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
• Demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
• Uphold accountability for delivering quality nursing care and promoting a positive image of nursing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Post-anesthesia care

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our PACU to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care and collaborate with the patient care team.

You will apply the nursing process, demonstrate leadership, and ensure patient safety while coordinating with surgeons and recovery staff. BSN preferred and at least one year of PACU experience are expected. This role offers staffing support, ongoing clinical education, and a strong benefits package.