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Per Diem Nurse - Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit (P4)
Job Title: Per Diem Clinical Nurse – PACU (P4B)
Work Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, including weekends
Department: Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Summary:
Join the Transition PACU (P4B) team at MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Per Diem Clinical Nurse. This is a rewarding opportunity to care for post-anesthesia patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our unit is known for its strong sense of teamwork, clinical excellence, and support for professional growth.
Ideal Candidate:
Minimum of 4 years of recent PACU or ICU nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Calm and effective under pressure, especially in emergency situations
Skilled communicator with patients, families, and care teams
Actively pursues professional development and excellence in care
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver safe, high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia in the PACU and Non-OR Recovery areas
Provide accurate documentation and effective discharge teaching
Serve as a clinical resource and liaison for families
Maintain ACLS certification; obtain PALS within 6 months of hire
Adhere to ASPAN standards and institutional protocols to ensure patient safety
Respond confidently to emergencies such as malignant hyperthermia and cardiac/respiratory events
Participate in shared governance, unit projects, and evidence-based initiatives
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Experience
Required: One year of relevant clinical nursing experience
Preferred: 4+ years of ICU or PACU clinical nursing experience
Licensure/Certification
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
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
