<p>A well-established acute care facility in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a PACU Manager role. This is a permanent, day-shift leadership position overseeing post-anesthesia care operations within a full-service acute care environment. The $130,000 local pay rate reflects the seniority and accountability of the role — a strong compensation anchor for Austin's competitive nursing market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary of $130,000 (local pay rate)</li> <li>Permanent, direct-hire employment at an acute care facility</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — no overnight or rotating shift requirement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PACU Manager role within an acute care hospital setting in Austin, TX</li> <li>Day-shift leadership position with oversight of post-anesthesia care unit operations</li> <li>Acute care environment supporting surgical patients across the full perioperative continuum</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; PACU or perioperative background strongly implied by the role</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at time of hire</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, offering a rare combination of a thriving tech-driven economy, a nationally recognized live music and arts scene, and year-round outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and surrounding Hill Country. The city consistently ranks among the top metros for quality of life, with strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and a cost of living that — while rising — remains competitive relative to comparable major metros. Clinicians relocating to Austin gain access to a dynamic urban environment without sacrificing proximity to wide-open Texas landscapes.</p>