PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Brazoria, located in Lake Jackson, Texas, is a premier outpatient surgery center committed to providing high-quality, safe, and patient-focused care. As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System and United Surgical Partners International (USPI), we specialize in a wide range of surgical procedures while maintaining exceptional clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

We are seeking a full-time Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join our perioperative team. This role is perfect for a nurse who enjoys providing compassionate, detail-oriented care to patients recovering from anesthesia in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients in the post-anesthesia care unit following surgery
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and provide interventions as necessary to ensure patient safety and comfort
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery instructions
• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner according to policies and regulations
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety, and quality standards
• Assist with patient transfers and prepare PACU for incoming patients

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Texas RN license
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience in PACU, PreOp, or critical care setting preferred
• Strong patient assessment, IV, and medication administration skills

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences, nurture individual contributions, and leverage diversity to make our organization stronger and more responsive to the needs of our patients and physicians.

• Excellent critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and patient education skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple patients in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to patient safety, comfort, and positive clinical outcomes
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a PACU, perioperative, or acute care setting
• Hands-on experience with post-anesthesia monitoring, IV therapy, and patient education
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and accurate clinical documentation