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USPI, INC.

PAT (Pre-Admission Testing) RN

Houston, TX · On-site

The RN may perform laboratory testing required prior to surgery as ordered. Job Duties and ... Performs patient assessment and reassessment immediately upon admission and on a regular basis in ...

Legent Health

RN PRE-ADMISSIONS TESTING

Tomball, TX · On-site

About the Role The Preadmissions Testing Nurse-PAT RN is responsible for implementing the Pre-Op ... The pre-admission nurse is also responsible for implementing the nursing process performing needed ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre admission testing rn in Houston, TX is $42.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.12 and $46.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pre Admission Testing RN?

Pre Admission Testing Registered Nurses (Pre Admission Testing RNs) are nurses who assess and prepare patients for upcoming surgical or medical procedures. They review medical histories, conduct physical assessments, order and interpret preoperative tests, and educate patients about their procedures. Their goal is to ensure that patients are medically optimized and fully informed before their admissions, which helps reduce surgical risks and improve outcomes. Pre Admission Testing RNs collaborate closely with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals as part of the perioperative team.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Pre Admission Testing RN?

To thrive as a Pre Admission Testing RN, you need a solid nursing background, assessment skills, and current RN licensure, often with experience in perioperative or ambulatory care. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), lab result interpretation, and preoperative testing protocols is essential. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills help in educating patients and coordinating with surgical teams. These abilities ensure patient safety, thorough preoperative evaluation, and smooth surgical workflows.

What challenges might a Pre Admission Testing RN face during the assessment process?

Pre Admission Testing RNs often encounter challenges such as incomplete patient histories, time constraints for coordinating assessments with surgical schedules, and ensuring all necessary preoperative labs and clearances are obtained. They must also communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other departments to resolve discrepancies or address last-minute findings. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential to navigate these obstacles and ensure patient safety and readiness for surgery.

What is the difference between Pre Admission Testing Rn vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPre Admission Testing RnMedical Assistant
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, possibly additional certificationsPost-secondary education, certification or diploma often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesDoctor's offices, clinics, outpatient settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssessing patient readiness, reviewing medical history, coordinating testsAssisting with patient intake, vital signs, basic clinical tasks

Pre Admission Testing Rns typically have nursing credentials and focus on evaluating patients' readiness for procedures, while Medical Assistants handle administrative and basic clinical tasks in outpatient settings. Both roles are essential in healthcare but differ in scope, training, and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Pre Admission Testing Rn job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $88,119 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse - PAT - PRN

Pasadena, TX • On-site

Mission Hospital
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Work Schedule: PRN Status/As Needed Schedule
We are seeking a flexible, detail-oriented Pre-Admit Testing Registered Nurse for a PRN opportunity within our Surgical Services division at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena. Operating as the vital clinical gatekeeper for our multi-suite surgical department, you will perform comprehensive Pre-Op assessments, review anesthesia histories, and coordinate pre-admission testing to ensure absolute surgical readiness. This role is perfect for an experienced PAT RN, Day Surgery, or Pre-Anesthesia nurse looking to maintain their clinical expertise on a flexible, daytime schedule with no mandatory nights, weekends, or holiday rotations. Enjoy premium PRN hourly rates, lucrative shift differentials, and the ability to balance your professional career with your personal lifestyle close to home.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.
What you will do in this role:
  • You will be assume responsibility for efficient patient flow throughout the pre-admission process.
  • You will perform pre-operative assessment of patients in a timely manner.
  • You will assist with lab draws and performance of patient EKG's as need on the unit.
  • You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
  • You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
  • You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.
What qualifications you will need:
  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date).
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
  • 1-year of clinical Pre-Admission Testing experience as a licensed RN required.
Presurgical, Pre-procedure, Pre-Admitting Testing, PAT, Pre-Operative, Pre Op, Postsurgical, Post-surgical, Phase II, Post-anesthesia, Post-procedural, Post-Operative, Perioperative, Peri anesthesia, Surgical Services, ERAS, PACU, Recovery, ECG, EKG, BMP, CBC, DOS, NPO, TJC
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Pre Admit Testing PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is Mission Health's flagship hospital and is licensed for 763 beds. Business North Carolina ranked Mission Hospital the No. 1 "Best Hospital" in North Carolina for 2017 and 2018, and Mission Hospital ranked among the top 1% of "Best Hospitals" nationally in 2016 by Healthgrades. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital - the region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region, and is the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

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