Houston - Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse; PACU RN

Houston - Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) Address Houston, TX, USA Compensation $47.00 - $55.00/hour

Now hiring Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurses (PACURNs) for flexible shifts in the North Houston metroplex, specifically the Woodlands, Montgomery and Conroe areas.

Are you an RN with at least 2 years of PACU experience looking for more freedom, a better work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a real impact in your community? At Nurse Dash, we are committed to improving the quality of care by empowering our healthcare workforce. By fostering a supportive and flexible work environment, we provide the flexibility to take control of your career, choosing when, where, and what shifts you want to work in hospitals and facilities near you.

At Nurse Dash, we value passion, accountability, reliability, transparency, tenacity, and problem-solving. We trust our RNs to uphold the highest standards of care and reliability, empowering you to make a meaningful difference. Once approved and onboarded, you can design your schedule to fit your lifestyle – without any minimum shift requirements.

• 24/7 support team
• Discounted supplemental health insurance plans
• Access to exclusive shifts only available on Nurse Dash
• Referral bonuses for referring friends or facilities
• Bonuses and performance incentives
• Flexible scheduling - only work when you want to
• Competitive hourly rates and 1.5x holiday pay rates
• Same-day pay via Daily Pay and direct deposit offered

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Reviews Post Anesthesia Care Unit physician orders to determine patient needs.
• Obtains/reviews the patient’s medical history for accuracy upon admission.
• Reviews and assesses diagnostic data (or absence thereof) and collaborates with physicians and other health care workers to provide appropriate follow-up actions.
• Utilizes clinical experience and knowledge to anticipate potential patient care problems and collaborates with appropriate individuals.
• Performs/Reviews assessment of patient, family members, and/or significant others’ knowledge base, health care practices, attitudes of health and illness, and level of understanding.
• Plans patient care based on identified assessment analysis and established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with anesthesia providers and surgery to allow time for required preoperative care and to avoid surgical delays.
• Performs preoperative diagnostic procedures accurately and according to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in performing phlebotomy, obtaining various types of laboratory specimens, electrocardiograms, or other diagnostic tests.
• Administers intravenous solutions and medications skillfully and correctly.
• Capable of completing admission/discharge information, physician orders, or other data entry.
• Maintains standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Evaluates patient care goals, quality and appropriateness of care provided, and patient outcomes.
• Effectively explains perioperative instructions, perioperative treatments, patient care principles, and nursing goals to patients and families/significant others.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be a registered nurse with a valid RN license in the state you are applying for.
• Minimum of two years of Pre Op Experience.
• BLS & ACLS
• Desire to be part of a dynamic platform and ability to quickly adapt to new facilities and conditions.
• Other records or documents needed will be explained during the onboarding process.