RN PreOp PACU

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence is seeking a RN PreOp/PACU to provide continuous high‑quality nursing care for surgical patients in a busy outpatient setting. The role includes assisting physicians in procedure rooms, managing anesthesia‑related tasks, and preparing patients for discharge after recovery from general anesthesia or sedation.

The ideal candidate graduates from an accredited RN program, holds an active RN license in Texas, and has strong communication skills with nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and nursing judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients.
• Monitor patient condition and ensure safety, comfort and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms, including conscious sedation.
• Provide care to patients emerging from anesthesia and plan discharge.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient and family needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

RN PreOp/PACU

Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence is hiring a RN PreOp/PACU

Welcome to Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence We have 5 OR rooms and 1 Treatment room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in GI, Orthopedic, Pain.

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.

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse 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, including 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 of 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

What We Offer

• 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

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. #USP-123 #USP-RN