Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Op / PACU

Ehmct; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A community hospital in Houston is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pre-Op/PACU department. The ideal candidate will have an active Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, along with at least one year of acute care experience. This full-time role involves delivering patient-focused care before and after surgeries, ensuring safety and smooth transitions during the recovery process. Competitive pay and a supportive work culture are offered, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Texas (in good standing).
• Minimum one year of acute care experience; previous Pre-Op and/or PACU experience.
• Demonstrated ability to remain composed and professional in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients in pre-operative and post-anesthesia phases.
• Monitor vital signs, airway, and pain levels during recovery.
• Administer medications and provide education on post-operative expectations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 02/12/2026

It’s notjust treatment; it’s care thoughtfully delivered!

From the moment patients arrive, they are guided with compassion,clarity, and clinical excellence at every stage of their journey.Our teams work collaboratively to ensure timely access to care,seamless coordination, and ongoing support well beyond discharge.

With modern patient rooms, an in-house pharmacy, and hands-onexecutive leadership, our hospital is dedicated to deliveringhealthcare where dignity, precision, and people always come first.

• Specialist consults withinrecord time.
  
• Advanced clinical care withexceptional patient services
  

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Op / PACU
Shift:Full-Time; 5’8s | Start time: 5:30am; 30 minutes prior to first scheduledcase – Ends when last patient is recovered
On-Call:Every other weekend

Location:East Houston Medical Center – Houston, TX

About East Houston Medical Center

East Houston Medical Center is a respected community hospitalserving the East Houston region with compassionate care and clinicalexcellence. Our surgical services team supports a wide variety of specialties,providing patients with safe, efficient, and coordinated care before and aftersurgery.

We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportivenursing culture where each team member is empowered to provide the higheststandard of care. Nurses who thrive here value teamwork, accountability, andthe satisfaction of guiding patients safely through surgical recovery.

Position Summary

ThePre-Op/PACU Registered Nursedelivershigh-quality, patient-focused care throughout the perioperative experience.This role includes preparing patients for surgery, monitoring recovery fromanesthesia, and ensuring a safe transition from the surgical environment to thenext phase of care. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical thinking, calmunder pressure, and exemplary communication with patients, families, andsurgical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, andimplement nursing care for patients in pre-operative and post-anesthesiaphases.
  
• Monitor vital signs,airway, and pain levels during the recovery process, intervening promptlywhen needed.
  
• Administer medicationsand provide education on post-operative expectations and dischargeinstructions.
  
• Collaborate withanesthesia providers, surgeons, and the OR team to ensure patient safetyand quality outcomes.
  
• Maintain accurate andcomplete documentation in compliance with all hospitals and regulatorystandards.
  
• Support departmentalprocesses for infection control, safety, and continuous improvement.
  

Requirements

• CurrentRN license in the State of Texas (in good standing).
  
• Graduateof an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
  
• CurrentBLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
  
• Minimumone year of acute care experience; previous Pre-Op and/or PACU experience
  
• Demonstratedability to remain composed and professional in fast-paced settings.
  

Why Join East Houston Medical Center?

• Competitivepay and comprehensive benefits.
  
• Supportiveleadership and strong physician-nurse collaboration.
  
• Continuingeducation opportunities.
  
• State-of-the-artsurgical facilities in a team-oriented community hospital.
  
• Meaningfulwork environment where patient-centered care comes first.
  

Join East Houston Medical Center’s perioperative nursingteam—providing safe, compassionate care for every patient, every time.