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Registered Nurse PACU

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Houston, Texas

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RNPACURecovery Room

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

What this might mean for you

Texas Orthopedic Hospital is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends: every other
Patient load & staffing
Strong staffing Support when it matters most.

About this role

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Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, you'll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Recovery for our facility to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. What You Will Do In Your Role: You will care for and manage the surgical patient in the post-anesthesia period. You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes. You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team. You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.

Skills for this role

Post-anesthesia careSurgical patient managementPatient monitoringOrthopedicsPerioperative careLeadershipCritical thinking

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
  • Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing is required. BSN is preferred.
  • 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a Recovery Room setting is required.
  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date).
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification are required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan assistance

About the employer

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Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Specialty Hospital

Texas Orthopedic Hospital is a specialty orthopedic hospital located in Houston, Texas, that has been serving the Greater Houston area since 1995. The facility is part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, and has grown into…

4.7 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare for 14 consecutive years
  • Part of HCA Healthcare, providing access to large-system resources and infrastructure
  • Specialty orthopedic focus offering focused clinical experience

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated relatively low at 2.7 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Job security and advancement opportunities rated 2.7 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Employees cite need for improvement in support from managers
patient-centeredteam-focusedaccountablespecialty orthopedicHCA-affiliatedpurpose-driven

Living in Houston, TX

Houston is a sprawling, diverse metro where world-class medical centers anchor a booming healthcare economy. The nation's fourth-largest city offers no state income tax, year-round warmth, and a food scene as varied as its population. Bayou-side greenways and museum districts balance the urban energy for nurses seeking opportunity in a place that never stops growing.

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Metro price level · Houston area
98.6
1% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,361/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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