Preop/PACU RN — Impactful Care & Growth Opportunities

Legent Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Paid time off and wellness programs

Career development and training

Job summary

Legent Health in Plano, TX is seeking a PAT/PreOp/PACU RN to manage preoperative assessments, guide patients through anesthesia recovery, and oversee postoperative care in a busy unit.

You will start IVs, assist with medications, monitor vitals, and educate patients and families, developing individualized care plans under physician direction. TX RN license, CPR, and 2–3 years in critical care are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current and active RN license in good standing with the State licensing board.
• 2–3 years’ experience in critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Pre-admissions testing nurse duties: intake assessment and review of medical history.
• Conduct preoperative tests ordered by the surgeon (EKG, blood draws).
• Guide patients to understand the process and discuss post‑surgical care plan.
• Preoperative duties: manage admission processes and verify patient IDs and consents.
• Post‑operative duties: assess vitals, ensure patient comfort, update records, monitor for changes.
• Initiate IVs and educate patients and families about procedures and medications.

Skills

Critical care nursing

CPR certification

Education

RN license (TX)

CPR certification

Job description

Legent Health in Plano, TX is seeking a PAT/PreOp/PACU RN to manage preoperative assessments, guide patients through anesthesia recovery, and oversee postoperative care in a busy unit.

You will start IVs, assist with medications, monitor vitals, and educate patients and families, developing individualized care plans under physician direction. TX RN license, CPR, and 2–3 years in critical care are required.