PACU Nurse - Flexible Scheduling & Collaborative Care

HCA Healthcare; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to lead post-operative care. You will monitor airway, neuro and cardiac status, manage recovery, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient stability and safety throughout the recovery phase.

The role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours and a strong emphasis on teamwork and evidence-based practice within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be completed within 1 year of employment start date.
• BLS must be completed within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS must be completed within 1 year of employment start date.
• RN registered nurse with an associate degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-operative care and monitor neurological, cardiac, and airway status.
• Deliver wound care and ensure patient stability during PACU recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams and document changes.
• Respond promptly to complications and educate patients' families.

Skills

Critical care experience

Airway management

Wound care

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

Associate Degree

RN license

Job description

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to lead post-operative care. You will monitor airway, neuro and cardiac status, manage recovery, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient stability and safety throughout the recovery phase.

The role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours and a strong emphasis on teamwork and evidence-based practice within a supportive environment.