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PACU
San Antonio, TX
Perioperative Nurse – PACU
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You'll provide routine and complex nursing care to post-operative patients, working independently while demonstrating clinical awareness and sound judgment in a dynamic perioperative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Monitor post-operative patients for complications; assess and manage pain, nausea, and other recovery needs
- Administer medications and treatments; monitor for effectiveness and side effects
- Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families during recovery
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
- Provide patient and family education; identify learning needs and resources
- Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams; delegate appropriately to support safe patient transitions
Required Qualifications
- RN License (Texas or compact state)
- Current BLS certification (AHA)
- Current ACLS certification (AHA)
- Current PALS certification (AHA)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
- 1+ year perioperative or PACU nursing experience (preferred)
Position Details
- Schedule: 4 days/10 hours per day (06:30–17:00)
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Start: November 30, 2026
- Full-time
- Precepted by experienced staff; competency validation required within first 30 days