PRN PACU Recovery RN: High-Acuity Post-Op Care

HCA Houston Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% of pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance and certification/n

Fertility and family-building benefits

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Auto and home insurance

Legal counseling

Identity theft protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast seeks a PRN PACU Recovery RN to support immediate post‑operative care in a Level III Trauma Center. You will manage airway support, monitor neurological and cardiac status, and provide initial wound care while collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams.

This role requires on‑call availability for select non‑business hours and at least 1 year of PACU recovery experience, with Texas RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program with RN license in Texas.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Texas RN license or Multi-State Compact with Texas within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS from American Heart Association.
• 1 year of PACU recovery room experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage airway support and monitor neurological and cardiac status post‑operatively.
• Administer medications, treatments, and assist with procedures.
• Document care and escalate significant changes per protocol.
• Assist with patient hygiene and respond to calls promptly.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe recovery.
• Participate in performance initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Airway management

Postoperative recovery care

Team collaboration

On‑call availability

Education

Nursing diploma/ASN/BSN

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast seeks a PRN PACU Recovery RN to support immediate post‑operative care in a Level III Trauma Center. You will manage airway support, monitor neurological and cardiac status, and provide initial wound care while collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams.

This role requires on‑call availability for select non‑business hours and at least 1 year of PACU recovery experience, with Texas RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS.