AAC Southwest·Austin, Texas
The nurse is responsible for the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of patients in an office-based anesthesia setting. Additional duties include managing pharmacy supplies, equipment handling, and participating in quality improvement activities.
Ambulatory Anesthesia Care has helped create a safe, effective, and financially viable office-based anesthesia model that's been replicated across the country. We're proud to be growing our office-based anesthesia roots in Austin, TX, and we're looking for skilled, compassionate pre/intra/post-op Perianesthesia RNs to join our team supporting pediatric dental procedures in our Austin office-based facilities, 2–3 days per week.
If you love working alongside a tight-knit anesthesia and surgical team, have a gentle touch with young patients, and take pride in setting the standard for safe, quality care — this role is for you! Our cases are office-based pediatric dental procedures on healthy children, performed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday — no evenings, Sundays, or holidays.
Bilingual candidates, especially Spanish-speaking, are highly encouraged to apply.
What you'll do The Perianesthesia nurse is responsible for the pre-operative assessment and care of each pediatric patient, along with intra-operative and post-operative/recovery care. Additional responsibilities include maintaining pharmacy and supplies, safely handling all equipment, and participating in quality and performance improvement activities. From time to time, you may help complete pre-operative patient assessments through our secure patient portal.
What is office-based anesthesia? At AAC, our mission is to provide a comprehensive, peri-operative solution to surgeons and dentists, allowing them to perform procedures safely in the comfort of their own office. Our clinical model brings the anesthesia provider, perianesthesia RN, and all anesthesia-related medications, supplies, and equipment directly to the client on the day of each scheduled procedure.
AAC provides a competitive salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities for exceeding key performance indicators, along with a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage, STD/LTD, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
Excited? We know we are! Apply below or email your CV to recruiting@aac-md.com [recruiting@aac-md.com] — we look forward to meeting you!
Candidates must have an active Texas RN license and at least 3 years of experience in ER, ICU, or PACU. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, while PALS is preferred.
Market context
Perianesthesia nurses in Texas are commonly sought for outpatient and procedural settings, and pediatric dental cases can be especially competitive because employers want nurses who are comfortable with airway monitoring, recovery assessment, and child-focused care. This role requires an active Texas RN license plus at least 3 years in ER, ICU, or PACU, with BLS and ACLS required and PALS preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then highlight your pediatric recovery experience and current certifications in your application.
