PACU Registered Nurse - High-Acuity Recovery Specialist

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health ORMC is seeking an experienced RN for its PACU to provide high-acuity postoperative care in a fast-paced setting. You will work closely with surgical and anesthesia teams, monitor complex patients, and respond rapidly to emergencies.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient advocacy within a leading Central Florida health system. The department values teamwork and professional development, offering education programs and a mission to deliver compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, TNCC are required for certain areas.
• Minimum two (2) years of PACU/ICU/ER RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.
• Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures and cardiac rhythms.
• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.

Job description

Orlando Health ORMC is seeking an experienced RN for its PACU to provide high-acuity postoperative care in a fast-paced setting. You will work closely with surgical and anesthesia teams, monitor complex patients, and respond rapidly to emergencies.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient advocacy within a leading Central Florida health system. The department values teamwork and professional development, offering education programs and a mission to deliver compassionate,