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Clinical Nurse - Nursing Post Anesthesia Care Unit
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a global leader in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Nurse - Nursing Post Anesthesia Care Unit supports patients through critical surgical transitions within a high-acuity perioperative environment. The Clinical Nurse - Nursing Post Anesthesia Care Unit rotates between Preoperative Care, Post Anesthesia Care, and Transition Post Anesthesia Care units, delivering evidence-based care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
UT MD Anderson is ranked No. 1 in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026 and is one of the original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. The Clinical Nurse - Nursing Post Anesthesia Care Unit contributes to this mission by providing compassionate, patient-centered care and supporting quality, innovation, and excellence across the surgical continuum.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of clinical nursing experience in Preoperative Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, or Surgical Intermediate Care Unit. Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care, continuous improvement, and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments. Education, licensure, and certification preferences were not provided.
Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.27
The typical work schedule is 5:30 PM-6:00 AM.
Work Location: Texas Medical Center - The Main Hospital
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to support patients through critical surgical transitions while contributing to UT MD Anderson's mission of ending cancer. Team members work in a collaborative, high-acuity environment with opportunities for professional development, clinical growth, and meaningful patient impact, supported by a comprehensive benefits package that promotes career development and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
• Deliver care aligned with transformational leadership principles, supporting unit values and future-focused practices.
• Provide nursing care across Preoperative Care, Post Anesthesia Care, and Transition Post Anesthesia Care units.
• Support safe and effective patient care throughout critical surgical transitions.
Evidence-Based Practice & Innovation
• Apply evidence-based nursing principles in daily clinical practice.
• Contribute to innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and the advancement of new knowledge.
• Support best practices through continuous evaluation of clinical outcomes and care delivery.
Collaboration & Patient Outcomes
• Collaborate in problem-solving and decision-making to achieve unit goals.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Support a collaborative, high-acuity care environment focused on excellence in patient care.
Professional Relationships
• Foster professional relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Promote patient-centered care and effective communication across care settings.
Performance & Operational Support
• Maintain awareness of empirical outcomes and institutional metrics to inform care and support best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: two years of clinical nursing experience in Preoperative Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, or Surgical Intermediate Care Unit

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
• Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
• Preferred: 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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html