Perianesthesia Nurse

AAC Southwest; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAC Southwest in El Paso, TX is seeking a Perianesthesia RN for a full-time position in our office-based anesthesia practice, covering pre/intra/post-op care. The role includes pre-operative assessments, intra-operative care, and recovery, with focus on safe patient care during standard business hours.

Requirements include TX RN license, 3 years ER/ICU or PACU experience, BLS/ACLS, and willingness to travel to client locations. Bilingual preferred. Competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited RN program with active RN licensure in the state of TX.
• A minimum of 3 years in ER/ICU critical care or PACU experience.
• BLS and ACLS certification is required, PALS certificate is preferred.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative assessment and care of the patient.
• Intra-operative care and post-operative/recovery care.
• Maintain the pharmacy and supplies, safely handle all equipment.
• Participate in quality performance improvement activities.
• Assist with pre-operative patient assessments via secure patient portal when needed.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Reliable transportation

Education

RN license TX

RN degree from accredited program

Job description

Ambulatory Anesthesia Care has created a safe, effective, and financially viableoffice-based anesthesia model that has been replicated throughout the country. We are proud to be setting up our office-based anesthesia in El Paso, TX. We are looking for skilled and talented pre/intra/post-op Perianesthesia RNs to join our office-based anesthesia practice to service our office-based anesthesia facilities in Abilene.

Schedule:

El Paso - Full Time - Monday - Friday - 6am to 2pm.

If you enjoyworking alongside an anesthesia and surgical teamand setting the example in delivering safe and quality patient care – this position is for you! Allnursing care is conveniently provided during standard surgeon business hours, Monday through Friday - with no evenings, Sundays, or holidays!

Bilingual candidates, especially Spanish-speaking, are highly encouraged to apply.

The Perianesthesia nurse will be responsible for the pre-operative assessment and care of the patient, including intra-operative care and post-operative/recovery care. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the pharmacy and supplies, safely handling all equipment, and participating in quality performance improvement activities. From time to time, we may have you assist with completing pre-operative patient assessments via our secure patient portal.

Position Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited RN program with active RN licensure in the state of TX
• A minimum of 3 years or ER/ICU critical care or PACU experience
• BLS and ACLS certification is required, PALS certificate is preferred
• Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to client locations

What is office-based anesthesia? At AAC, our mission is to provide a comprehensive, peri-operative solution to surgeons and dentists, allowing them to perform procedures safely in the comfort of their office. Our clinical model provides the surgeon or dentist with an anesthesia provider, perianesthesia RN, and all of the anesthesia-related medications, supplies, and equipment directly to the client on the day of their scheduled procedures.

AAC provides a competitive salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities for exceeding key performance indicators. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, STD/LTD, life insurance, and 401(k) with a company match.

Our Core Values

At AAC, our values shape every decision, partnership, and success we achieve together:

• We Get Things Done: We deliver exceptional results through decisive action, efficiency, and accountability.
• We Are Stronger Together: Collaboration and alignment are at the heart of everything we do — we succeed as one.
• We Are Unstoppable: We remain resilient and driven, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
• We Blaze New Trails: We lead with curiosity and courage, always innovating to advance office-based anesthesia.
• We Give a $h*t / We Own It: We show up, follow through, care deeply, and hold ourselves accountable — because integrity isn’t optional.

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