Registered Nurse RN - PACU Recovery

Work schedule: 10 or 12 hour shifts/Rotating Weekends; 30-minute commutable address to facility for On-Call.

Advance your peri anesthesia nursing career at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, Texas, as a Recovery Room / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse. Our high-acuity Surgical Services line provides comprehensive perioperative care across a diverse mix of complex procedures, including heart and vascular surgery, advanced orthopedics, neurological procedures, general surgery, and specialized weight loss procedures. As an essential member of our peri anesthesia team, you will manage immediate Phase I and Phase II post-operative recoveries, stabilizing patients following complex interventions within a facility equipped with a Level III Trauma Center.

Our commitment to superior surgical outcomes and clinical safety is demonstrated by major national distinctions, including our accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACS CoC)—which designates us as an official ACS Surgical Quality Partner
—our designation as an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
, and an exceptional track record of clinical excellence recognized through 22 concurrent specialty awards from Health grades
, including the top state ranking for specialized urological surgeries.

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.

This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

• Manages the full clinical cycle by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care from pre-admission through discharge.
• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures accurately while assisting physicians with specialized examinations and tests.
• Observes patient conditions, documents activities confidentially, and escalates significant clinical changes or drug reactions through the chain of command.
• Responds promptly to call lights, assists with personal hygiene, and respects diverse cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values.
• Promotes a collaborative team environment by sharing clinical knowledge and skills with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Participates actively in hospital performance initiatives to optimize patient safety and clinical outcomes.

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS issued from American Heart Association required
• 1 year of clinical Recovery Room experience as a licensed RN required.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a…