RN PreOp PACU

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

Job summary

Fish Pond Surgery Center is seeking a RN for PreOp/PACU to deliver continuous, high‑quality nursing care to patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. The role involves contributing to patient safety, comfort and privacy throughout the perioperative period.

You will support physicians in the OR suite, assist with conscious sedation and sterile techniques, and help discharge planning. Weekdays only, with possible early mornings or late evenings; no holidays or weekends required.

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.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, quality nursing care for all patients from PACU after anesthesia.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks including conscious sedation and sterile technique.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort and privacy; prepare patients for discharge.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS (if required)

PACU experience

nursing judgment

communication

Education

Graduate of accredited RN program

Job description

RN PreOp/PACU

Fish Pond Surgery Center is hiring a RN PreOp/PACU

Welcome to Fish Pond Surgery Center. We have 5 OR rooms and 1 Treatment room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in General, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Podiatry, Urology.

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.

PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at Fish Pond Surgery Center

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

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.