Peri-operative Nursing

Surgery is a pivotal, and often life-changing, event for a patient. Surgical nurses play a key role in assessing, planning and implementing care before, during and after surgery. Nurses work collaboratively with qualified surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, surgical technologists and other members of the team to ensure all procedures are performed with the highest standards.

Nurses in the PACU truly make a difference in patients’ lives, playing a critical role in their care by monitoring the patient as they recover from anesthesia. The ability to provide support and clear communication to patients is a vital attribute for all members of the PACU team.

The varying sizes of the surgical services departments at HCA Houston hospitals creates opportunities for nurses who prefer to be cross-trained in a range of surgical services, as well as those who prefer to focus on a particular specialty. Nurses who specialize receive the opportunity to collaborate with leading surgeons in specific surgical services.

The Texas Orthopedic Hospital (TOH) offers unique opportunities for perioperative nurses to practice in a facility that’s focused on the surgical patient. Nurses collaborate with the exceptional doctors and surgeons of the Fondren Orthopedic Group, who earn TOH the highest reputation in orthopedic surgery and follow-up care.

Nurses who specialize in cardiac surgery will find opportunities to work with a qualified team of cardiology professionals at a number of our facilities including the Heart Hospital at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Nurses at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas gain experience performing alongside of the city’s leading women’s care surgeons.

No matter the field of interest, our surgical services maintain a strong commitment to their continued professional development and growth. Focused surgical educators, as well as rewards programs providing bonuses for advanced certification, provide additional support for their efforts. For more information on our bonus program specifics, please click here.

If you’re interested in learning more about HCA surgical nursing jobs, please contact a recruiter or check our job board. The chart below provides additional information about the surgical services departments at the HCA Houston hospitals.

Hospital	Units - Bed Size
Bayshore Medical Center	OR - 10 suites PACU beds - 10 beds
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center	CVOR - 3 suites OR - 13 suites PACU (with separate CV PACU) - 11 beds	This hosptial utilizes cutting-edge equipment such as the da Vinci robot.
Conroe Regional Medical Center	OR - 10 suites PACU - 26 beds
East Houston Regional	OR - 5 suites PACU - 9 beds
Kingwood Medical Center	OR - 5 suites
Mainland Medical Center	OR - 5 suites PACU - 6 beds
Texas Orthopedic Hospital	OR - 17 suites PACU - 20 beds	Leading Orthopedic hospital
West Houston Medical Center	OR - 6 suites PACU - 8 beds
Woman's Hospital of Texas	OR - 9 suites	Advanced surgical procedures for women and pediatric patients.