RN PACU

Join HCA Healthcare as an RN in our PACU, providing high-quality post-anesthesia care to diverse surgical patients. You’ll monitor recovery, manage pain, administer medications, and respond quickly to changes in patient status. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and a supportive clinical team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. HCA Healthcare’s culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous learning offers robust clinical resources, professional development, and opportunities to advance your nursing career while positively impacting patients and communities. Provide post-anesthesia nursing care, monitoring patients’ vital signs and recovery from sedation or anesthesia Assess patient status, manage pain, and respond to changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and PACU protocols Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and follow-up needs Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care Maintain accurate documentation, adhering to clinical, safety, and regulatory standards Operate and monitor PACU equipment, ensuring readiness, cleanliness, and proper function Support quality, safety, and infection control initiatives within the PACU Post-anesthesia patient monitoring Patient assessment and triage IV therapy and medication administration Pain management protocols Cardiac and respiratory monitoring PACU and recovery room procedures Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Advanced life support and emergency response Infection control and safety practices Interdisciplinary care coordination Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred or required per unit Previous PACU, ICU, or ED experience preferred