Registered Nurse Preop Pacu

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SurgCenter of Plano, an ambulatory surgery center, is seeking a Registered Nurse Preop PACU to join our team in Plano, TX. The role emphasizes continuity of care, patient safety, and privacy, with weekday hours and no holidays, weekends, or night shifts.

You will assess patients emerging from anesthesia, assist physicians, and deliver comprehensive preop and PACU nursing care in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient and unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, ensuring safety, comfort and privacy.
• May assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile techniques as deemed appropriate.
• Provide total comprehensive nursing care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate for discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Prioritization

Patient safety awareness

Education

RN license in state

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification (optional)

Job description

Job ID 300096131 Date posted 10/06/2026

SurgCenter of Plano is hiring a Registered Nurse Preop PACU to join our team!

• Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, nights or calls*

Welcome to SurgCenter of Plano, where quality patient care, teamwork, and work-life balance come together. Our outpatient surgery center is a collaborative partnership with Baylor Scott & White Health and United Surgical Partners International (USPI). We provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a professional and supportive environment.

Why Choose SurgCenter of Plano?

• Quality-Focused Care: Join a team committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care while providing an exceptional experience for every patient and family.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of working in an ambulatory surgery setting with weekday hours and no regularly scheduled weekends, holidays, or overnight call.
• Diverse Surgical Services: Our specialties include otolaryngology (ENT), pain management, podiatry, sports medicine, and total joint replacement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with experienced physicians and a dedicated clinical team that values communication, accountability, teamwork, and mutual respect.
• Specialized Facility: SurgCenter of Plano includes two operating rooms and one procedure room, allowing our team to provide both surgical and minimally invasive procedures in an efficient outpatient setting.
• Professional Growth: Team members have opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills across multiple specialties while contributing directly to the center’s clinical quality and operational success.

Join SurgCenter of Plano and become part of a close-knit team where every employee plays an important role in delivering excellent patient care. If you are looking for a rewarding position that combines professional growth, meaningful work, and work-life balance, we would love to meet you.

Registered Nurse Preop PACU at SurgCenter of Plano: TheRegistered Nurse Preop PACU provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Who We Are

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.