Registered Nurse PreOp PACU (Evenings)
Houston, Texas
RN
Posted Jul 15 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
Townsen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre-Op/PACU (Evenings). Responsibilities include admitting patients to the clinical area, providing nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients, developing individualized nursing care plans, monitoring patient conditions, performing pre-op and post-op calls, and maintaining accurate documentation. Requires current active unrestricted RN license in Texas, minimum Associate's Degree, 2+ years recent experience in a peri-operative environment, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs, carry 35 lbs, and perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, and reaching.
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“Requires current active unrestricted RN license in Texas, minimum Associate's Degree, 2+ years recent experience in a peri-operative environment, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.” · from this posting
Requirements
- current active unrestricted RN license in Texas
- Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the work place Maintains established Center/Departmental policies and procedures Adheres to the company standards of business conduct Performs other related duties as assigned to support the hospital
Benefits
- 3 Medical Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and Long Term Disability Plans
- Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D
- 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
- PTO + Holidays
Place
- City
- Houston, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Local household income
- $64,813/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Houston area index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Townsen Memorial Health System is a Houston-area healthcare network comprising hospitals, surgery centers, imaging centers, and freestanding emergency rooms. The system positions itself as a community-grounded, mission-driven organization focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Townsen Memorial operates across multiple Houston-area…
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