PACU Registered Nurse — Expert Post-Op Care

United Surgical Partners International; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life & AD&D

Disability coverage

FSAs & HSAs

401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) to deliver continuous, high-quality care for patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and privacy while supporting physicians in the procedure room and ensuring smooth recovery in the PACU.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited RN program with an active RN license in the state, BLS/ACLS (PALS if required), and PACU or critical care experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile techniques as deemed appropriate.
• Provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Skills

RN license

Critical care

PACU experience

Decision making

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Graduation from accredited RN program

Job description

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) to deliver continuous, high-quality care for patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and privacy while supporting physicians in the procedure room and ensuring smooth recovery in the PACU.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited RN program with an active RN license in the state, BLS/ACLS (PALS if required), and PACU or critical care experience