Pre-Op RN — PACU & Perioperative Care Leader

Surgery Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners invites an experienced Pre-Op Registered Nurse to join our PACU team. The role involves direct patient care across pre-operative and post-operative areas, supervision of ancillary staff, and participation in policy implementation to ensure safe, high-quality care.

You will work under nursing leadership, maintain HIPAA standards, and engage in ongoing education and performance improvement activities to support patient outcomes and department operations.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS required or within 30 days of hire.
• PALS certification required within 60 days of hire.
• 2 years ICU/ER/Recovery nursing experience required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English; other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to staffing schedules and on-call rotation for PACU.
• Direct patient care in pre-operative and post-operative areas; supervise ancillary staff as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional patient interactions.
• Participate in orientation and competency programs; assist with performance improvements.
• Communicate changes in patient status to physicians and family members.

Skills

RN license (TX)

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 60 days

Critical care exp 2 yrs

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

Surgery Partners invites an experienced Pre-Op Registered Nurse to join our PACU team. The role involves direct patient care across pre-operative and post-operative areas, supervision of ancillary staff, and participation in policy implementation to ensure safe, high-quality care.

You will work under nursing leadership, maintain HIPAA standards, and engage in ongoing education and performance improvement activities to support patient outcomes and department operations.