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Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Experienced in Pre-anesthesia testing, along with prior pre-op experience. Where You'll Work St ... Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire and * Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days Preferred

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate ... Experienced in Pre-anesthesia testing, along with prior pre-op experience.

Conducting pre-anesthesia evaluations including but not limited to: assessing patient's medical ... Performing point-of-care testing. * Planning and initiating anesthetic techniques, including ...

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How much do pre anesthesia testing rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for pre anesthesia testing rn in Texas is $2,028.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,550.00 and $2,275.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Pre Anesthesia Testing RN, you need strong assessment skills, knowledge of perioperative procedures, and an active RN license, often with experience in preoperative or critical care settings. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), anesthesia protocols, and relevant laboratory or diagnostic systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and the ability to educate and reassure patients are highly valued soft skills in this role. These qualities are essential for accurately identifying patient risks, ensuring safety, and coordinating effectively with anesthesia providers and surgical teams.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Pre Anesthesia Testing RN?

A Pre Anesthesia Testing RN is responsible for assessing patients prior to surgery to ensure they are medically optimized for anesthesia and the upcoming procedure. This includes reviewing medical histories, conducting physical assessments, verifying medications and allergies, and ordering or interpreting necessary lab work and diagnostic tests. The role also involves educating patients about preoperative instructions and collaborating closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare team members. Attention to detail and thorough communication are crucial, as the PAT RN plays a key part in preventing surgical delays and identifying potential risks early.

What is a Pre Anesthesia Testing RN job?

A Pre Anesthesia Testing (PAT) RN is responsible for assessing and preparing patients before surgery to ensure they are medically optimized for anesthesia. They review medical histories, order and interpret necessary preoperative tests, and collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to identify potential risks. PAT RNs also provide education to patients about anesthesia and the surgical process, helping to ensure a smooth and safe procedure.

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Infographic showing various Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn job openings in Texas as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,476 per year, or $50.7 per hour.
RN PAT

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


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Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

  • Assessment: Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient’s condition. Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention.
  • Planning: Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge. Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs. Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient.
  • Implementation: Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety. Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician. Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications.
  • Evaluation: Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals following interventions. Notifies physician as necessary to modify interventions. Adjusts nursing care to meet patient's emerging and changing needs.
  • Report Skills: Gives and receives report using Bedside Shift Report including family participation. Provides an accurate and comprehensive report to the oncoming shift to help establish continuity of patient care. Receives report from off-going shift and delegates tasks as needed to provide continuity of care according to coworker's experience, abilities and the patient's acuity.
  • Environment & Patient Safety: Maintains patient and work environment to maximize safe working space. Promptly removes all used and soiled equipment, linen, etc. to appropriate location. Incorporates national and organizational goals to improve quality, patient safety and satisfaction. Reports all patient safety and hazard concerns immediately.
Job Requirements

Required

  • Associates Other in Nursing
  • At least one (1) year of RN experience, upon hire and
  • Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
  • Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days


Preferred

  • Bachelors Of Nursing
  • Experienced in Pre-anesthesia testing, along with prior pre-op experience.
Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital is a 245 bed facility serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital has been recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and is proud to serve as the clinical home for the Dan L Duncan Cancer Center. The hospital was awarded an “A” hospital safety grade by The Leapfrog Group in both 2023 and 2025. Clinical services provided include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level III nurseries), surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorder services.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Associates Other in Nursing
  • At least one (1) year of RN experience, upon hire and
  • Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
  • Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days


Preferred

  • Bachelors Of Nursing
  • Experienced in Pre-anesthesia testing, along with prior pre-op experience.
Employment Type: Full Time

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