PACU Nurse — Empowered Post-Op Care & Flexible Scheduling

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Free counseling services

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) with company match and stock/pw

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a PACU nurse to provide immediate post-operative care for surgical patients. You will manage airway support, monitor neurological and cardiac status, and respond to complications in collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams.

The role includes on-call availability for select non-business hours. Candidates must have an RN license and 1 year of critical care experience (ICU/ER/PACU).

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN license to practice nursing.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree or RN diploma required.
• At least 1 year of critical care experience (ICU/ER/PACU) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered post-operative care.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Apply nursing process with critical thinking and leadership to ensure safe care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor and document changes.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment and follow-up.

Skills

ACLS

BCLS

Critical care experience

Education

RN license + RN degree options

Job description

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a PACU nurse to provide immediate post-operative care for surgical patients. You will manage airway support, monitor neurological and cardiac status, and respond to complications in collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams.

The role includes on-call availability for select non-business hours. Candidates must have an RN license and 1 year of critical care experience (ICU/ER/PACU).