Registered Nurse PACU

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide immediate postoperative care for surgical patients.

You will monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, perform initial wound care, and collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams while contributing to patient safety and recovery. On-call availability may be required during select non-business hours.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required.
• 1 year applicable experience required.
• Current RN license in the state of practice (Texas).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in PACU.
• Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Perform initial wound care and document findings.
• Be available for on-call during select non-business hours.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

Position Details

• Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance
• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input
• Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care

What you will do in this role

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Qualifications you will need

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• 1 year applicable experience Required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Benefits

• Comprehensive