PACU Nurse
Austin, Texas
RN · Perioperative Care · ICU · Surgery
Posted Jun 27
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
As a PACU Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family.
You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center continue its' legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company's mission and vision.
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Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
- 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery
- Active RN license as required by state of employment
- BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
- ACLS required within 30-days of hire
- PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
Place
- City
- Austin, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,729/mo
- Local household income
- $93,658/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Austin area index 98.1, where 100 is the national average.
Austin blends Texas charm with live-music energy, outdoor living along Lady Bird Lake, and a booming tech-driven economy. Nurses relocating here will find a sun-sooked city where food trucks, hiking trails, and a friendly, fast-growing community define the lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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About the employer
Surgicare of South Austin is a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in Austin, Texas (78745). The facility is part of HCA Healthcare, as evidenced by its careers portal directing to careers.hcahealthcare.com. The center provides a range of outpatient surgical services…
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