RN PACU Nurse PRN - Surgery Center

RN PACU Nurse PRN - Surgery Center

HCA Healthcare invites experienced registered nurses to join the North Florida Surgical Pavilion in Gainesville, Florida. This is a PRN (permanent regular nurse) position in our ambulatory surgery center (PACU). The successful candidate will deliver safe, high‑quality postoperative patient care until discharge.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with no cost or low copay for many common services, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and retirement readiness services.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) and colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑term and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.

• Prepare the patient care area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform and document a head‑to‑toe evaluation using an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure.
• Check dressings and/or operative site of patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and family.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher degree in Nursing.
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU, or surgery.
• Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
• BCLS certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS certification if required by the facility within 30 days of hire.

Gainesville, Florida – North Florida Surgical Pavilion serves Alachua County and surrounding communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.