PACU Registered Nurse RN

Hourly Wage Estimate: $33.74 - $50.62 per hour. The estimate represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Job Summary and 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, 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 team. This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours, which will be discussed in the interview. Support and staffing: Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance. Visible leadership promoting a collaborative, respectful team culture. Staffing support from Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool within HCA Healthcare. Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on patient‑care suggestions. What You Will Do 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, and more. Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care. Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes and care provided thoroughly. Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up measures. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. Current RN license in Virginia or a valid multi‑state compact license. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Benefits TriCities Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement. Available plans and programs include: Comprehensive 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‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with 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. Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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. 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 TriCities Hospital