PACU Registered Nurse: Post‑Op Care & Collaborative Team Role

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to oversee immediate post-operative care. You will monitor airway, neurological, and cardiac status, and provide wound care while ensuring patient stability during recovery.

Collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams is essential. This role includes on-call availability for select non-business hours and requires Florida RN licensure with compact options where applicable.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• BLS (AHA) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in post-operative settings.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Independently apply nursing processes and critical thinking to assess and document patient status.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and follow-up measures.
• Be available for on-call during select non-business hours as discussed in the interview.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to oversee immediate post-operative care. You will monitor airway, neurological, and cardiac status, and provide wound care while ensuring patient stability during recovery.

Collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams is essential. This role includes on-call availability for select non-business hours and requires Florida RN licensure with compact options where applicable.