<p>An acute care facility in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a PACU Manager role — a leadership position overseeing post-anesthesia care operations within a full-service acute care environment. This is a permanent, day-shift position offering a competitive base salary and a meaningful sign-on bonus for the right candidate ready to lead a high-acuity recovery unit in one of the country's fastest-growing metro areas.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary of $130,000 annually</li> <li>Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — no overnight or rotating shifts</li> <li>Permanent, direct-hire placement at an acute care facility</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PACU Manager role within an acute care hospital setting in Austin, TX</li> <li>Leadership responsibility for post-anesthesia care unit operations, staff oversight, and clinical quality</li> <li>Day-shift hours supporting a structured, predictable management schedule</li> <li>Opportunity to shape PACU workflows, staffing models, and patient recovery standards in a growing market</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 required; PACU or perioperative background strongly aligned with this role</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin consistently ranks among the most desirable cities in the United States — offering a dynamic blend of live music, outdoor recreation, world-class dining, and a thriving tech and healthcare economy. The metro area features highly rated public and private schools, abundant green space along the Colorado River and Barton Creek, and a cost of living that, while rising, remains competitive relative to comparable major metros. Clinicians relocating to Austin gain access to a vibrant urban lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to the Texas Hill Country's lakes, trails, and wide-open spaces.</p>