Registered Nurse RN PACU

Job Summary and Qualifications As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Responsibilities include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, responding promptly to any complications or side effects, providing initial wound care, ensuring patient stability during recovery, and collaborating with the surgical and anesthesia teams. Schedule & Staffing Self/Preferential Scheduling is posted four weeks in advance. This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours, discussed during the interview. Supportive, visible leadership promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture. Staffing support is provided by Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool within HCA Healthcare. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date). Basic Cardiac Life Support (RN). Registered Nurse. Registered Nurse Diploma. No travel required. No experience required. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Well‑being support, free counseling, and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial well‑being counseling. Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships. Fertility and family‑building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr