Registered Nurse PreOp PACU

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescrip.

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability (short/long-term)

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Memorial Village is seeking a motivated PRN PACU Registered Nurse to join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team. The role involves caring for patients in the immediate post-anesthesia phase and coordinating with anesthesia providers and surgeons.

The position requires weekday work with no holidays, weekends, or calls; some early mornings and late evenings may be needed based on schedule.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (PALS a plus).
• 1–2 years of Pre-Op, PACU, or perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, efficient care in the immediate post-anesthesia phase.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications after surgery.
• Manage airway, pain control, and vital signs until discharge criteria are met.

Skills

RN license (TX)

BLS & ACLS

PACU experience

Job description

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Memorial Villageis seeking a motivated RN PACU to join our team.We have 8 OR rooms and 2 treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Colon Rectal, Neurological, GYN, Oculoplastic, Orthopedic, ENT, Pain Management, Podiatry, General, Plastic & Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology.Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call.Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced PRN PACU Registered Nurseto join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient recovery, able to respond swiftly in critical situations, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

• Deliver compassionate, efficient care to patients in the immediate post-anesthesia phase
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications following surgery
• Manage airway, pain control, and vital signs until patients meet discharge criteria
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly
• Administer medications and respond to changes in patient status using sound clinical judgment
• Provide patient education and post-op instructions to patients and their families
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and fellow RNs to ensure seamless transitions of care
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety standards at all times

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Texas, in good standing
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (PALS a plus)
• 1–2 years of experience in Pre-Op, PACU, or perioperative nursing preferred
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient setting is a plus

What We Offer
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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