PACU Charge Nurse — Preop Care Lead

United Surgical Partners International; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

FSAs and HSAs

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Charge Nurse for PREOP/PACU to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care to patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while ensuring safety, privacy, and comfort.

The role requires an accredited RN degree, active Florida RN license, BLS/ACLS, and preferred PACU/CCU experience. Strong communication and decisive judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient and family in preparation for discharge.
• Maintain continuity and quality nursing care; assist physicians in procedure rooms as needed with sterile technique and conscious sedation.

Skills

RN knowledge

Critical thinking

Decision making

Prioritization

Communication

Patient care

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Charge Nurse for PREOP/PACU to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care to patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while ensuring safety, privacy, and comfort.

The role requires an accredited RN degree, active Florida RN license, BLS/ACLS, and preferred PACU/CCU experience. Strong communication and decisive judgment are essential.