Registered Nurse PACU

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, were transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

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Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a Recovery Room Registered Nurse for our PACU. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a high acuity environment. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.
What you will do in this role:
You will assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of post-operative patients.
You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
Requirements:
Licensure as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work 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 wellbeing 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
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital , our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.
About Our Hospital
A 138‑bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care
Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare , one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations
Our Commitment to Care
Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
Deliver advanced, life‑saving care through programs such as: Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
Certified Primary Stroke Center
Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
Minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted surgery

Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence‑based practice
Our People & Culture
A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
Recognized for Excellence
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships
At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse PACU opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
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