Clinical Nurse - Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Clinical Nurse - Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Night Shift

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit (P04B) provides specialized nursing care for patients transitioning through the peri-anesthesia continuum, including PreOp, PACU, and TPACU settings. The Clinical Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care throughout these phases. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for delivering evidence-based nursing care, supporting exceptional patient outcomes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve operational excellence. The Clinical Nurse contributes to innovation, quality improvement, and professional nursing practice while supporting the mission and values of UT MD Anderson. The Clinical Nurse also supports patients and families through critical stages of surgical recovery and transition during night shift operations.

The ideal candidate will possess current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and a minimum of two years of Critical Care and/or PACU experience. Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong critical thinking, flexibility, adaptability, and team collaboration skills. The department is seeking individuals who are comfortable rotating between PreOp, PACU, and TPACU environments and are open to working across these areas as needed to support patient care and operational requirements.

Minimum $32.69 Midpoint $50.58 Maximum $68.51 per hour The typical work schedule is Night Shift: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM 7:00 AM), with rotating weekends (Saturday or Sunday). Work Location: Texas Medical Center

Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, the Clinical Nurse contributes directly to the institution's mission by providing exceptional peri-anesthesia nursing care to patients undergoing complex treatments and procedures. This role offers opportunities to work in a highly specialized clinical environment, participate in evidence-based practice initiatives, collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals, and expand clinical expertise while maintaining a consistent night shift schedule.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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