PACU Registered Nurse – Day Shift, Pensacola

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan (employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Staff RN in Pensacola, FL, within the Studer Family Children’s Hospital, Surgery Recovery Room. The role is full-time with day shifts, focusing on postoperative care and rapid patient assessment to support recovery.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited RN program, active Florida RN license, and relevant certifications. One year of staff RN experience is preferred, especially in critical care or PACU settings.

Qualifications

• Requires Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire. ALS recognized by AHA/ARC.
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• Florida RN license prior to hire; multi-state license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Follow aseptic sterile technique per AORN/ASPAN standards.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on procedures and pathophysiology.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient assessment

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Staff RN in Pensacola, FL, within the Studer Family Children’s Hospital, Surgery Recovery Room. The role is full-time with day shifts, focusing on postoperative care and rapid patient assessment to support recovery.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited RN program, active Florida RN license, and relevant certifications. One year of staff RN experience is preferred, especially in critical care or PACU settings.