PACU Nurse PRN — Ambulatory Surgery, Flexible Hours

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

Grande Dunes Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide postoperative care in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes safe recovery, airway management, IV care, and adherence to discharge criteria within a family‑centered environment.

Applicants should have an accredited nursing degree, 1+ year PACU/ICU experience, active RN license, and required certifications (BCLS, ACLS; PALS as needed). Competitive benefits are offered by HCA.

Qualifications

• RN license required by state of employment.
• 1 year of experience in PACU or ICU, preferably ambulatory surgery center.
• BCLS certification required at employment (online not acceptable).
• ACLS required; PALS as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and care area with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate airway management techniques.
• Monitor patient status per policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac).
• Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks.
• 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

RN license

Airway management

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Graduate Nursing Program

Tools

ECG monitor

IV equipment

Job description

Grande Dunes Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide postoperative care in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes safe recovery, airway management, IV care, and adherence to discharge criteria within a family‑centered environment.

Applicants should have an accredited nursing degree, 1+ year PACU/ICU experience, active RN license, and required certifications (BCLS, ACLS; PALS as needed). Competitive benefits are offered by HCA.