What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Op / PACU (Full-Time, No Weekends!) position at AMSURG?
Location: Digestive Health Center of Plano – Plano, TX
Position Type: Full Time | Hourly
Digestive Health Center of Plano is seeking a Full-Time Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our team Monday through Friday—no weekends, holidays, or on-call.
If you’re looking for better work-life balance while still delivering high-quality patient care, this is a great opportunity to transition into a fast-paced outpatient setting.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare patients for procedures, including assessments, education, and care planning
- Provide attentive post-anesthesia recovery care and monitor patient status
- Administer medications and follow physician orders accurately
- Deliver patient education, including discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to ensure seamless patient flow
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards
- Support a safe, clean, and efficient clinical environment
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills
- Ability to multitask effectively in a procedural environment
- Clear, professional communication skills
- Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance
- Team‑focused mindset with accountability and professionalism
Qualifications
- Active RN license
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum of 2 years RN experience (GI, PACU, OR, or acute care preferred)
- Strong clinical judgment and teamwork skills
Physical & Work Environment Expectations
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and assist with patient movement (up to 50 pounds)
- Manual dexterity and ability to perform clinical procedures
- Work in procedure rooms with medical equipment and disinfecting agents
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and body fluids
- Climate‑controlled environment with occasional reduced lighting
- Schedule and hours may vary based on patient and Center needs
Why Join Digestive Health Center of Plano
- Monday–Friday schedule (no nights or weekends)
- Outpatient setting with predictable hours
- Collaborative, physician-led team
- Focus on patient-centered, high-quality care
- Support from AMSURG, a national leader in ambulatory surgery center management
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off