Registered Nurse RN PACU PreOp

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will provide immediate post-operative care, manage airway support, and ensure patient stability. Applicants should have a valid RN license in Texas and at least six months of clinical experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, education assistance, and a 401(k) plan with matching. Join a supportive team at a leading healthcare provider.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree registered nursing program.
• Minimum of six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or a Multi-State Compact License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes.

Skills

Critical-thinking skills

Patient-centered care

Technical skills

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Current Registered Nurse License in Texas

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary

As a PACU Registered Nurse you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. You will manage airway support, closely monitor neurological and cardiac status, provide initial wound care, ensure patient stability during recovery, and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams. The role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours.

Position Details

• Self / preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance.
• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture.
• Staffing support from certified nurse assistants, patient care techs, charge nurses, and an RN float pool within HCA Healthcare.
• Rounding with unit leaders to ensure your voice is heard on patient‑care suggestions.

What You Will Do

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while applying evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
• Apply nursing process, critical‑thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up measures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree registered nursing program.
• Minimum of six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or a Multi‑State Compact License (RN Compact holders must obtain a Texas RN license within 60 days of hire).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.