Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio seeks a Surgical ICU Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will provide high-acuity postoperative care, monitor patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize and discharge patients safely.

The role emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and compassionate patient care within a leading health system that values education and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas (or compact license).
• Experience in surgical ICU or high-acuity postoperative care preferred.
• Ability to monitor patients, perform rapid assessments, and respond to emergencies.
• Strong teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity postoperative care in the SICU.
• Monitor vitals, manage unstable patients, and administer meds as ordered.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and care teams to coordinate care.
• Contribute to patient safety initiatives and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Critical care

Postoperative care

Teamwork

Patient monitoring

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Methodist Hospital, part of SA Health, is seeking a Surgical ICU Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in San Antonio. In this critical care role, you will provide high-acuity postoperative care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and use advanced clinical skills to monitor, assess, and stabilize surgical patients. Our supportive, inclusive culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and compassion. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, continuing education, and opportunities for career advancement within a leading healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient care.