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Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Unit
PACU

Still listed, seen last week · Posted Aug 27

What the listing says

Role

Term
Per Diem
Setting
Ambulatory Surgery
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

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About this role

At Texas International Endoscopy Center, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a safe, compassionate, and efficient environment. We specialize in providing state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures and are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our team members.

PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. This role includes continual evaluation of patient conditions, assisting physicians in procedure rooms with tasks such as conscious sedation using sterile techniques, and delivering comprehensive patient care as they recover from general anesthesia and/or sedation. Responsibilities also include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients and families in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

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  • Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
  • Active RN license in the state of Texas
  • BLS and ACLS required (PALS if required by the center)
  • 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on nursing judgment
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills to meet patient and unit needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences, nurture individual contributions, and leverage diversity to make our organization stronger and more responsive to the needs of our patients and physicians.

Required

Skills

  • Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
  • Knowledge of perioperative and PACU nursing practices
  • Ability to manage patients under sedation and anesthesia recovery
  • Proficiency in monitoring vital signs and identifying complications
  • Competency in IV therapy, medication administration, and airway management

Required

Experience

  • Minimum of 1–2 years of PACU, PreOp, or Critical Care nursing experience preferred
  • Familiarity with conscious sedation protocols and emergency response
  • Experience in an ambulatory surgery or outpatient setting is a plus

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Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
  • Active RN license in the state of Texas
  • BLS and ACLS required (PALS if required by the center)
  • 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on nursing judgment
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills to meet patient and unit needs
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  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Place

City
Houston, Texas
Median rent
$1,361/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$64,813/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% below the national average

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.

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Approximate location in Houston, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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

How this role fits you

About the employer

Memorial Hermann Texas International Endoscopy Center (11034)
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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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