Registered Nurse Preop Pacu

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

SurgCenter of Plano is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide preop PACU care, ensure patient safety, comfort and privacy, and assist with anesthesia recovery. Responsibilities include assessment, planning and discharge prep as patients recover from general anesthesia or sedation.

The role emphasizes weekday coverage with no holidays, weekends, nights, or on-call duties; requires RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and PACU/ICU experience preferred.

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.
• At least 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care in the PACU for all patients.
• Assist physicians during procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile techniques.
• Perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients and their families in preparation for discharge.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times.
• Work weekdays only – no holidays, weekends, nights, or calls.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

RN degree

Job description

Position Overview

Registered Nurse Preop PACU at SurgCenter of Plano provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients upon arrival, with continual evaluation of their condition to ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. The RN may assist physicians in the procedure rooms with conscious sedation, using sterile techniques as deemed appropriate, and provide comprehensive care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care in the PACU for all patients.
• Assist physicians during procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile techniques.
• Perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients and their families in preparation for discharge.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times.
• Work weekdays only – no holidays, weekends, nights, or calls.

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.
• At least 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

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

Company Overview

SurgCenter of Plano was established by clinical personnel to offer safe, high-quality surgical care. Specialties include ENT, Ortho/Total Joints, Sports Medicine, Podiatry, and Pain Management. The center is accredited by the Joint Commission, licensed by the state of Texas, and Medicare.