Registered Nurse PACU Recovery Room
Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Introduction Do you have the PRN career
opportunities as a(an) Registered Nurse PACU Recovery Room you want
with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you
to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of
the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare. Benefits St. David's South Austin Medical Center,
offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many
common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include
prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as
telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more. Fertility and family building benefits through
Progyny Free counseling services and resources for emotional,
physical and financial wellbeing Family support, including adoption
assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of
service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Retirement readiness and
rollover services and preferred banking partnerships Education
assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent
scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work
Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term
disability coverage and leaves of absence) Learn more about
Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by
location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do
you want to work as a(an) Registered Nurse PACU Recovery Room where
your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued?
If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this
could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications As a Registered Nurse
(RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), 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. You will complete an age-appropriate
assessment on each assigned patient and create a specific plan of
care upon patient arrival You will obtain supplies, equipment, and
medication needed for patient care You will monitor the patient
throughout the recovery phase You will identify and correct airway
obstructions, ensure uninterrupted oxygen therapy, and extubate
patients You will administer IV therapy You will recognize and
report variations in patient condition to the appropriate
individuals (physician, anesthesiologist, clinical nurse
coordinator) You will monitor patients for adverse reactions prior
to transport from Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) You will make
rounds to check equipment cleanliness and appropriate storage You
will monitor narcotic and medication control What qualifications
you will need: Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience as
a Registered Nurse (RN) in PACU or in Critical Care- required
Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) – preferred Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN)
license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License,
Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification per St.
David’s Healthcare policy St. David's South Austin Medical Center ,
which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute
care facility offering a range of complex specialties and
sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited
oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular
Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma
center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs;
full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service
emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St.
David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas
Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services
for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery,
surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and
urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to
combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage
lung cancer. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do
not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA
Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that
provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Registered Nurse PACU Recovery Room opening. We
review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an
equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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