Registered Nurse; RN – Pre-Op​/PACU

Houston, United States | Posted on 02/12/2026

From the moment patients arrive, they are guided with compassion,clarity, and clinical excellence at every stage of their journey.

Our teams work collaboratively to ensure timely access to care,seamless coordination, and ongoing support well beyond discharge.

With modern patient rooms, an in-house pharmacy, and hands-on executive leadership, our hospital is dedicated to delivering healthcare where dignity, precision, and people always come first.

• Specialist consults within record time.
• Advanced clinical care with exceptional patient services

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Op / PACU

Shift: Full-Time; 5’8s | Start time: 5:30am; 30 minutes prior to first scheduled case – Ends when last patient is recovered
On-Call:

Every other weekend

Location:

East Houston Medical Center – Houston, TX

About East Houston Medical Center

East Houston Medical Center is a respected community hospital serving the East Houston region with compassionate care and clinical excellence. Our surgical services team supports a wide variety of specialties,providing patients with safe, efficient, and coordinated care before and after surgery.

We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive nursing culture where each team member is empowered to provide the highest standard of care. Nurses who thrive here value teamwork, accountability, andthe satisfaction of guiding patients safely through surgical recovery.

Position Summary

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nursedelivershigh-quality, patient-focused care throughout the perioperative experience.

This role includes preparing patients for surgery, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring a safe transition from the surgical environment to thenext phase of care. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical thinking, calmunder pressure, and exemplary communication with patients, families, and surgical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients in pre-operative and post-anesthesia phases.
• Monitor vital signs,airway, and pain levels during the recovery process, intervening promptly when needed.
• Administer medications and provide education on post-operative expectations and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the OR team to ensure patient safetyand quality outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in compliance with all hospitals and regulatory standards.
• Support departmental processes for infection control, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Current
  
  RN license in the State of Texas (in good standing).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Current
  
  BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
• Minimum one year of acute care experience; previous Pre-Op and/or PACU experience
• Demonstratedability to remain composed and professional in fast-paced settings.

Why Join East Houston Medical Center?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive leadership and strong physician-nurse collaboration.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• State-of-the-art surgical facilities in a team-oriented community hospital.
• Meaningful work environment where patient-centered care comes first.