Pre-op / PACU / OR / RN

Texas Spine and Joint Surgical Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Spine and Joint Surgical Center is seeking a Pre-op / PACU / OR Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive perioperative care for low-acuity surgeries. The role rotates across Pre-operative, PACU, and OR settings, with standard day shifts and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Support through training and certification is encouraged. The position emphasizes sterile technique, patient assessment, and effective pain management, with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-operative care to prepare patients for surgery
• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitor patient recovery
• Support surgical procedures in the operating room
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition continuously
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure sterile field integrity
• Manage patient pain effectively
• Educate patients and families on care and recovery processes
• Respond promptly to emergencies within the perioperative setting
• Document all care activities accurately and thoroughly
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

The Pre-op / PACU / OR Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing low-acuity surgical procedures. This position involves rotating responsibilities across the Pre-operative, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Operating Room (OR) environments, ensuring seamless patient care from preparation through recovery. This role operates on standard day shifts and supports professional growth through regular training and certification opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-operative care to prepare patients for surgery
• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitor patient recovery
• Support surgical procedures in the operating room
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition continuously
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure sterile field integrity
• Manage patient pain effectively
• Educate patients and families on care and recovery processes
• Respond promptly to emergencies within the perioperative setting
• Document all care activities accurately and thoroughly
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in perioperative nursing
• Strong patient assessment skills
• Experience in anesthesia recovery care
• Familiarity with surgical instrumentation
• Expertise in maintaining sterile field
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Effective critical thinking and communication abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Company Description

Texas Spine and Joint Surgical Center is a premier outpatient facility dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care. Our center combines cutting-edge technology with a patient-first approach. Our facility is designed to provide cost-effective, high-quality care in a comfortable and caring environment.Our team includes board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, medical assistants and more, work collaboratively to ensure personalized care tailored to each patient's needs.

Company Description

Texas Spine and Joint Surgical Center is a premier outpatient facility dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care.

Our center combines cutting-edge technology with a patient-first approach.

Our facility is designed to provide cost-effective, high-quality care in a comfortable and caring environment.

Our team includes board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, medical assistants and more, work collaboratively to ensure personalized care tailored to each patient's needs.