PACU Nurse

Competitive Sign on bonus available for all qualified Candidates!

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high‑quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities.

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery, while collaborating with the surgical and anesthesia teams.

This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours, to be discussed in the interview.

• Self / preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance.
• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input.
• Staffing support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare available as needed.
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care.

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of providers, therapy staff, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PLALS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degree, or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of critical care experience (ICU, ER, PACU) required.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time‑off 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 well‑being 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.

Tri Star Stone Crest Medical Center, located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, offers a 100‑bed hospital with complete medical care for adults and children, including emergency, surgical, and many other services.

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.