PACU Recovery Nurse – Day Shift (Nashville)

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer-matched

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled PACU nurse for our day shift, full-time team. You will maintain aseptic techniques, monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia staff to ensure safe, timely recoveries.

You will lead discharge planning, support families, and help streamline OR/PACU workflows. A diploma in nursing with RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS readiness within timelines are required, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Tennessee and current license to practice.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS/PALS readiness within required timelines.
• Experience in PACU or surgical recovery settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aseptic sterile techniques per AORN and ASPAN standards.
• Assess patient status and manage pain to improve recovery timelines.
• Coordinate with OR team to streamline PACU workflow.
• Lead discharge planning and family education for transitions of care.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled PACU nurse for our day shift, full-time team. You will maintain aseptic techniques, monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia staff to ensure safe, timely recoveries.

You will lead discharge planning, support families, and help streamline OR/PACU workflows. A diploma in nursing with RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS readiness within timelines are required, with opportunities for