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Registered Nurse Preop Pacu - Ambulatory Surgery Center

CHRISTUS Health

San Antonio, Texas

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RNPACUPreopPerioperative Care

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities include meeting OneCHRISTUS Competencies, providing nursing care utilizing the nursing process, addressing psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families, administering medications and treatments, documenting patient history and care, and assessing learning needs to provide education to patients, family members and/or care givers.

Skills for this role

Patient treatment planningCare plan evaluationCare plan implementationMedication administrationDrug therapy monitoringInitial patient assessmentPatient history takingPsychological support for patientsEmotional support for patientsPatient family and caregiver educationPerioperative carePost-surgery recovery

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN License in state of employment or compact
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
  • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
  • BLS required
  • RN License in state of employment or compact
  • PACU experience

About the employer

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CHRISTUS Health
Hospital

CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

3.4 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Great Place to Work certified with 83% employee approval rating, 24 points above typical U.S. company
  • Faith-based mission-driven culture with clear, well-communicated core values
  • Consecutive-year Great Place to Work certification indicates sustained employee satisfaction

What reviewers flag

  • Specific negative feedback from nurses was not captured in the provided research sources
  • Faith-based Catholic culture may not align with all nursing professionals' personal preferences or work style expectations
  • Job descriptions emphasize need to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, suggesting potentially demanding clinical environments
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Living in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio blends rich Tex-Mex culture, historic missions, and a laid-back river city feel. The famous River Walk winds through downtown, while the Pearl District offers trendy dining and lofts. With no state income tax, major hospital systems, and warm weather year-round, it's an affordable, welcoming spot for nurses seeking authentic South Texas charm.

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Metro price level · San Antonio area
94.7
5% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,324/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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