Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - PACU

Seeking an experienced PACU Nurse to join our team at the West Houston area location. With multiple locations around Houston, our experience and services extend into your neighborhood. Our patients have convenient, comfortable access to world-class cancer care in their community, close to where they live and work. MD Anderson provides medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology services along with a range of supportive programs at all of its Greater Houston area locations. At MD Anderson West Houston, patients in Katy, Memorial, Spring Branch and the surrounding Energy Corridor have convenient access to top-ranked, comprehensive cancer care. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of RN experience in PACU, ICU or Procedure experience. This schedule for this position will be Monday- Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm. MD Anderson offers employees: u2022 Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. u2022 Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage. u2022 Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals. u2022 Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs. u2022 Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service. u2022 Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans. u2022 Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program. u2022 Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. u2022 Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs. We have been named one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual rankings in 1990. As one of the largest cancer centers in the world, MD Anderson remains committed to the highest standards for research-driven patient care and to providing quality education and training for the next generation of medical professionals. KEY FUNCTIONS Transformational Leadership: u2022 Participates in daily unit operations to achieve and maintain the financial goals by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently. u2022 Provides quality and fiscally responsible patient care. u2022 Proactively anticipates patient and family needs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nurse Manager. u2022 Fosters peer relationships and participates in coaching and mentoring. New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvements: u2022 Applies new and existing evidence in patient care standards, incorporating new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in clinical practice and the patient care delivery system. u2022 Complies with regulatory standards. u2022 Demonstrates proficiency in the application of technology in providing care to patients and families. u2022 Participates in assessing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of safe and effective patient and family care utilizing evidence-based and empirical outcome measurements. Structural Empowerment: u2022 Participates in the evaluation of staff members' clinical performance through contributions to the annual evaluation and professional development processes. u2022 Demonstrates effective communication, collaboration, conflict management, and resolution. u2022 Contributes to an innovative environment where strong professional practice flourishes and positive patient and family outcomes are achieved. u2022 Strengthens practice, builds strong relationships, and develops partnerships to improve patient and family outcomes on the unit. EDUCATION Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing. WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred: Minimum one year of RN experience. Preferred: Prior PACU, ICU or Procedure experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Upon Hire Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Upon Hire Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification 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.[ Additional Information Requisition ID: 178823 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings, Weekends Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000 FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes #LI-Onsite

Created: 2026-03-09