Registered Nurse PACU PRN

Job Summary & Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities include managing airway support, monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care, ensure patient stability during recovery, and collaborate 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 promoting a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input
• Staffing support from Certified Nurse Assistants, 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 the provider(s), therapy, 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 90 days 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 (PALS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• PACU experience required
• Must be able to work at least 1 shift a week

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑term and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 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 wellbeing counseling
• 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

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

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.