<p>A 132-bed acute care hospital in Austin, Texas is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as PACU Manager, leading day-to-day operations of the post-anesthesia care unit. This is a full-time daytime leadership role with no weekend rotation — a rare opportunity for a perioperative nursing leader seeking stable, predictable hours and the chance to drive quality and staff engagement in an established PACU team.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $15,000</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Comprehensive health benefits</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Retirement benefits</li> <li>Education support and professional development</li> <li>Wellbeing and family programs</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time daytime schedule with no weekends or holiday rotation</li> <li>Working manager role with direct involvement in PACU operations and team development</li> <li>Leadership responsibility for staffing, productivity, performance, and daily operations</li> <li>Opportunity to drive process improvement, quality initiatives, and staff engagement</li> <li>Established post-anesthesia care unit within an acute care hospital environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing required</li> <li>Active Registered Nurse license in Texas</li> <li>Previous nursing management experience required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience in the operating room or day surgery setting</li> <li>ACLS and BLS certification</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin is a vibrant Texas capital known for its tech-forward culture, live music scene, outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake, and a strong healthcare ecosystem. The city offers excellent schools, a diverse food and arts community, and proximity to Hill Country natural attractions — all with a lower cost of living than many comparable metropolitan areas.</p>