PACU Manager (RN)

PACU Manager (RN)

Location: Austin, TX
Compensation: Up to $130,000 base salary
Relocation: Eligible
Employment Type: Full-Time, Days (No Weekends)

She Recruits is seeking an experienced PACU Manager (RN) to oversee daily operations of a busy Post-Anesthesia Care Unit within a high-performing surgical services division. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for team supervision, workflow coordination, staff development, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong perioperative experience, previous management responsibilities, and the ability to lead clinical teams in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Role Overview:
The PACU Manager is a working manager who leads day-to-day functioning of the department, ensuring adequate staffing, quality patient care, and compliance with departmental goals and organizational standards. This leader plays a key role in staff engagement, patient experience, and operational alignment across the surgical continuum.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee planning, directing, and coordinating staffing assignments to ensure appropriate coverage and departmental productivity
• Review and approve performance appraisals, establish employee goals, and support staff development
• Regularly review and revise department manuals, policies, procedures, standing orders, and protocols
• Evaluate conditions of facilities and take corrective action to resolve issues proactively
• Participate in Process Improvement initiatives and drive quality enhancement efforts
• Act as a change agent to support management decisions and organizational goals
• Maintain ongoing professional development through continuing education and self-study
• Participate in budget planning, inventory control, and resource management
• Support staff development and foster a positive, collaborative team environment

Department Snapshot:
• 18.5 FTEs
• Full-time schedule, Days, with No Weekends
• Replacement opening
• Fast-paced PACU environment within a high-volume surgical program

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN license in state of practice
• BLS and ACLS required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in OR or Day Surgery required
• Previous management experience required