RN PACU Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Surgery Center of Plano is seeking a PACU Nurse for its ambulatory surgery center. The nurse provides safe and effective postoperative care until patients are dismissed from the facility, supporting the center’s mission and values through compassionate patient care. The center is a multi-specialty, AAAHC-accredited facility in Plano, Texas, specializing in Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics, and Gynecology, with additional specialties including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Podiatry, and General Surgery. The employer offers career-development resources including mentorship, clinical education courses, professional certification support, educational assistance, and a nationwide transfer policy. The role is part of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma, or higher degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting; PACU, ICU, or surgery experience is preferred.
Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
PALS certification, if required by the facility, within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

PACU, ICU, or surgery nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare the patient care area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
Monitor patients according to policy, including vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status.
Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks using proper technique.
Perform and document head-to-toe patient evaluations using an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure.
Check patient dressings and/or operative sites and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and their families.
Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
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.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.