(While navigating through the site, please be sure to disable your pop-up blocker.)
Experienced Clinical Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Experienced Clinical Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Why This Role Matters
Join MD Anderson’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit, where you’ll be part of a high-acuity, collaborative team supporting patients through critical surgical transitions. As a Clinical Nurse, you’ll rotate between Preoperative Care, Post Anesthesia Care, and Transition Post Anesthesia Care Units, delivering exceptional care in one of the world’s leading cancer centers.
Compensation
Hourly Range: $32.69 (minimum) – $48.56 (midpoint) – $64.42 (maximum)
Schedule
Shift: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM, three shifts per week
Days Off: To be determined (weekend rotation required)
Ideal Candidate
- We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled nurse with:
- At least one year of experience in Preoperative Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, or Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
- A commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement
- Flexibility to rotate across units and adapt to dynamic clinical environments
What’s In It For You
- MD Anderson offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in healthcare:
- Medical coverage starting Day One (zero premium for employees working 30+ hours/week)
- Dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Generous PTO, Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance after six months
- Retirement plans including Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and voluntary options
- Employer-paid life insurance and illness protection
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Fertility benefits, wellness programs, and employee recognition
- Up to $7,280 in annual unit-based differential pay
- Up to $10,000 relocation assistance for nurses moving from 100+ miles away
About MD Anderson
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a global leader in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Ranked No. 1 in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026, MD Anderson is one of the original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver care aligned with transformational leadership principles, supporting unit values and future-focused practices.
- Apply evidence-based nursing and contribute to innovation, quality improvement, and the advancement of new knowledge.
- Collaborate in problem-solving and decision-making to achieve unit goals and improve patient outcomes.
- Foster professional relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams while applying exemplary nursing practice.
- Maintain awareness of empirical outcomes and institutional metrics to inform care and support best practices.
EDUCATION
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: One year of relevant clinical experience (Preoperative Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMU)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
- Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and
- Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
- Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
