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RN PreOp PACU

United Surgical Partners International, Inc

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Posted Aug 16, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

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Weekends, holidays, call
Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. · No call

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RN PreOp/PACU Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence is hiring a RN PreOp/PACU Welcome to Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence We have 5 OR rooms and 1 Treatment room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in GI, Orthopedic, Pain. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day. PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge Qualifications Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing Active RN license in the state BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit Strong communication skills, verbal and written What We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Life and AD&D coverage Availability of short- and long-term disability Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs 401(k) and access to retirement planning Paid holidays and vacation 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 providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population. #USP-123 #USP-RN

Skills for this role

Conscious SedationSterile Technique

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred

About the employer

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United Surgical Partners International, Inc
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United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the leading ambulatory surgery platform in the United States, founded in 1998 and now operating 433+ ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals across 30 states. The company performs over 2 million procedures annually and…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of Tenet Healthcare network providing additional resources and support infrastructure
  • Leading ambulatory surgery platform with a national footprint across 30 states
  • Community-focused work environment with a local, neighborhood feel at each facility

What reviewers flag

  • Some Saturday shifts required (per job posting for PreOp RN role)
  • Part of a large corporate healthcare structure under Tenet Healthcare, which may involve bureaucratic processes
  • Indeed review search URLs suggest potential workplace concerns related to favoritism among RNs, though specific review content was not available in the research
patient-centeredfamily-like carecollaborativecommunity-focusedpartnership-orientedquality-driven

Living in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi sits along the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a laid-back beach-city lifestyle with year-round warm weather. The city stretches along Corpus Christi Bay, with Padre Island just to its east. Waterfront living, fishing, and coastal cuisine define the local culture, while several major hospital systems serve the growing region.

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Metro price level · Corpus Christi area
7% below the national average
BEA index 92.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,292/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$67,394/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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