PACU Registered Nurse

Work schedule: 4 days per week, 10‑hour shifts weekdays only; 30‑minute commute to the facility for on‑call. Job Summary As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, responding promptly to any complications, providing initial wound care, and ensuring patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams and be expected to be on call during select non‑business hours. Responsibilities You will care for and manage the surgical patient in the post‑anesthesia period. You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care. You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes. You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. You will demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team. You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a multi‑state compact license (RN Compact holders must obtain a Texas RN license within 90 days of hire). Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. At least 1 year of clinical PACU experience as a licensed RN in an acute care setting. Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools. Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility, family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Houston Healthcare