Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

Methodist Health System

Southlake, Texas

Posted Aug 21 · 6 months of experience

Shift and hours: 10-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: PACU · Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent license to practice professional nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so
Term: Permanent

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Certification: Current additional certifications as required by department
Certification: Current Basic Life Support Certification
Experience: at least 6 months RN experience
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Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred

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Hours of Work

0530-1600

Days Of Week : varies Monday-Friday

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Registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.

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Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Current additional certifications as required by department
Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so
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at least 6 months RN experience

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Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is a 54-bed, acute care hospital serving Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and northeastern Tarrant County in North Texas. Designed to expand as the community grows, we have 11 operating suites, two endoscopy suites, a diagnostic and interventional catheterization lab, and a newly expanded emergency department with 12 exam rooms. We provide a full complement of services, from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Cardiac catheterization lab
Robotic surgery capabilities
SPECT/CT and nuclear medicine capabilities

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In Southlake, TX

Southlake, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $3,501/mo
Household income: $250,001/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Southlake, TX

NeighborhoodsSouthlake is defined primarily by established, upscale residential enclaves such as Kirkwood Hollow, which features spacious luxury single-family estates on generous lots. The residential fabric is overwhelmingly composed of owner-occupied detached houses, with mixed-use living tightly centered around Southlake Town Square. Because apartment complexes and conventional rental communities are virtually absent within Southlake's borders, healthcare workers and relocating professionals seeking rental housing or transitional leases frequently settle in adjacent communities like Keller or North Richland Hills while maintaining an easy commute into town.

Southlake is defined primarily by established, upscale residential enclaves such as Kirkwood Hollow, which features spacious luxury single-family estates on generous lots. The residential fabric is overwhelmingly composed of owner-occupied detached houses, with mixed-use living tightly centered around Southlake Town Square.

Because apartment complexes and conventional rental communities are virtually absent within Southlake's borders, healthcare workers and relocating professionals seeking rental housing or transitional leases frequently settle in adjacent communities like Keller or North Richland Hills while maintaining an easy commute into town.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: viprealtyinfo.com Source 2: whymovetodallas.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundCommuters rely primarily on State Highway 114 and FM 1709 (Southlake Boulevard), which serve as the city's main transportation arteries. Drive times without traffic run approximately ten minutes south to DFW International Airport, twenty minutes to Las Colinas and Irving, twenty-five minutes west to Fort Worth's central business district, and thirty-five minutes east to Downtown Dallas. However, shift workers should anticipate heavy rush-hour congestion and bottlenecks along Highway 114 and regional connectors during standard morning and late-afternoon travel windows.

Commuters rely primarily on State Highway 114 and FM 1709 (Southlake Boulevard), which serve as the city's main transportation arteries. Drive times without traffic run approximately ten minutes south to DFW International Airport, twenty minutes to Las Colinas and Irving, twenty-five minutes west to Fort Worth's central business district, and thirty-five minutes east to Downtown Dallas.

However, shift workers should anticipate heavy rush-hour congestion and bottlenecks along Highway 114 and regional connectors during standard morning and late-afternoon travel windows.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: whymovetodallas.com Source 2: viprealtyinfo.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, a city-owned parkland featuring more than twenty miles of natural hiking trails, birdwatching habitats, and the scenic Bluebird Trail winding toward Grapevine Lake. Within the city core, Bicentennial Park offers expansive sports fields, playgrounds, and paved walking trails, complemented by baseball and soccer complexes at Legends Park for year-round youth and adult athletics.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, a city-owned parkland featuring more than twenty miles of natural hiking trails, birdwatching habitats, and the scenic Bluebird Trail winding toward Grapevine Lake. Within the city core, Bicentennial Park offers expansive sports fields, playgrounds, and paved walking trails, complemented by baseball and soccer complexes at Legends Park for year-round youth and adult athletics.

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Living in Southlake

Positioned strategically along State Highway 114 in northwest Tarrant County, Southlake is one of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex's most polished and family-centric suburbs. Relocating nurses and healthcare professionals will find a community built around top-rated schools within Carroll ISD, safe neighborhoods, and Southlake Town Square—a walkable downtown core lined with boutique retail, Central Market, and dining favorites like Sky Creek Kitchen and Bar and Mi Cocina. For days off, outdoor escapes await along twenty miles of natural trails at Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve or community sports fields at Bicentennial Park. The city's location provides rapid access to DFW International Airport and straightforward commutes to regional medical and corporate hubs in Fort Worth, Las Colinas, and Dallas. However, incoming shift workers must weigh real suburban tradeoffs: housing is dominated almost exclusively by luxury, owner-occupied estates, leaving rental options scarce within city boundaries and prompting many to lease in nearby Keller or North Richland Hills to balance housing flexibility with highway commutes.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: whymovetodallas.com Source 2: travelawaits.com Source 3: sellingsouthlaketx.com Source 4: viprealtyinfo.com Source 5: reddit.com

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