Clinical Nurse - Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Clinical Nurse
- Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Night Shift

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit (P04B) provides specialized nursing care for patients transitioning through the peri‑anesthesia continuum, including Pre Op, PACU, and TPACU settings. The Clinical Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care throughout these phases.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for delivering evidence‑based nursing care, supporting exceptional patient outcomes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve operational excellence. The Clinical Nurse contributes to innovation, quality improvement, and professional nursing practice while supporting the mission and values of UT MD Anderson. The Clinical Nurse also supports patients and families through critical stages of surgical recovery and transition during night shift operations.

The ideal candidate will possess current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and a minimum of two years of Critical Care and/or PACU experience. Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong critical thinking, flexibility, adaptability, and team collaboration skills. The department is seeking individuals who are comfortable rotating between Pre Op, PACU, and TPACU environments and are open to working across these areas as needed to support patient care and operational requirements.

Minimum $32.69
- Midpoint $50.58
- Maximum $68.51 per hour

The typical work schedule is Night Shift: 3 twelve‑hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), with rotating weekends (Saturday or Sunday).

Work Location:

Texas Medical Center

• $7,280 Department Based Differential Employer‑paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer‑paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Participate in daily unit operations to achieve and maintain financial goals through effective and efficient resource utilization.
• Provide quality, fiscally responsible patient care.
• Anticipate patient and family needs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nurse Manager.
• Utilize available material resources responsibly for direct patient care.
• Practice autonomously within the professional nursing scope of practice.
• Participate in unit and organizational change initiatives.
• Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the inter‑professional team.
• Incorporate change processes into daily clinical practice.
• Foster peer relationships through coaching and mentoring activities.

• Apply new and existing evidence to patient care standards and clinical practice improvements.
• Incorporate innovations and improvements within the patient care delivery system.
• Comply with all regulatory and professional standards.
• Promote an environment that embraces innovation and change.
• Practice within the established patient care delivery system and Professional Practice Model.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology utilized in patient and family care.
• Participate in assessing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating safe and effective care delivery.
• Utilize evidence‑based and empirical outcome measures to improve patient outcomes.

• Provide feedback regarding clerical and clinical staff performance to nursing leadership.
• Foster a Just Culture environment through accountability and professionalism.
• Contribute to staff evaluations and professional development activities.
• Maximize performance within the nursing scope of practice to achieve unit goals.
• Demonstrate effective…