Preop/PACU RN — Critical Care & Postoperative Care

Sp-Management-Services-Inc; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX seeks an experienced registered nurse for preoperative and PACU care. Requires Texas RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS at hire, and experience in perioperative clinical settings.

Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include preop assessments, IV access, medication administration, PACU monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with surgical teams.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas (unencumbered)
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certs required at hire
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program
• ADN required, BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments and verify documentation
• Prepare patients for surgery including IV access and medications
• Monitor PACU patients, assess airway, vitals, pain and incisions
• Communicate with surgical teams and families, document in EMR
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols
• Support discharge planning and transfers as needed

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Preop/PACU care

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN

BSN preferred

2+ years in preop/PACU/ICU/ED

EMR familiarity

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX seeks an experienced registered nurse for preoperative and PACU care. Requires Texas RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS at hire, and experience in perioperative clinical settings.

Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include preop assessments, IV access, medication administration, PACU monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with surgical teams.