PACU Nurse: Post-Op Care Leader

HCA Healthcare; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Dental benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Utah Surgical Center in West Valley City is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide postoperative care and support to patients until discharge. The role emphasizes safe, family-centered nursing and adherence to facility policies.

Minimum 1+ year experience in PACU/ICU/surgery is preferred, with active RN license and required certifications. The center offers comprehensive benefits and is part of the HCA Healthcare family, recognized for patient outcomes and safety.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing required.
• BCLS certification required at hire (online not acceptable).
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire; PALS if facility requires within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient care area and ensure equipment and supplies are ready.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor patient vitals and status per policy.
• Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks as needed.
• Perform head-to-toe evaluation using approved scoring system.
• Check dressings and report abnormalities to surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and families.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Airway management

Postoperative care

Vital signs monitoring

IV therapy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

HCA Healthcare's Utah Surgical Center in West Valley City is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide postoperative care and support to patients until discharge. The role emphasizes safe, family-centered nursing and adherence to facility policies.

Minimum 1+ year experience in PACU/ICU/surgery is preferred, with active RN license and required certifications. The center offers comprehensive benefits and is part of the HCA Healthcare family, recognized for patient outcomes and safety.