Cardiac Prep PACU Nurse

Job Summary 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, ensure patient stability during recovery, and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours. Position Details Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance. Supportive, visible leadership promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input. Staffing support from Certified Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare is available as needed. Rounding with unit leaders ensures your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care. What you will do in this role 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 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 certification obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN). Registered Nurse credential with Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience (ICU, ER, PACU). Cardiac background a plus. Benefits 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‑ 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 partnership with Galen College of Nursing. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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