PACU Registered Nurse: Frontline Post-Op Care & Growth

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to lead immediate post-operative care, monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, and support timely patient recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams, provide initial wound care, and ensure patient stability during recovery.

The role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, discussed in the interview, and a focus on evidence-based practice within an

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN or APRN licensure required.
• RN Diploma or Associate Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided.
• Educate patients and families about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow up measures.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

ACLS within 30 days

BCLS within 30 days

PALS within 30 days

RN licensure (APRN/RN)

RN Diploma/Associate Degree

Job description

HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to lead immediate post-operative care, monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, and support timely patient recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams, provide initial wound care, and ensure patient stability during recovery.

The role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, discussed in the interview, and a focus on evidence-based practice within an