PACU Registered Nurse (PRN) - Post-Op Recovery Expert

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO)

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Aurora is recruiting a PACU Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-operative care. You will manage airway support, monitor neurological and cardiac status, and respond promptly to complications, ensuring stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams and may have on-call duties.

Required: Colorado RN license, BLS; ACLS & PALS; BSN preferred; 1+ year PACU experience. Benefits include comprehensive plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS and PALS certifications upon hire or as required.
• BSN preferred; graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year PACU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage airway support and monitor neurological and cardiac status.
• Respond promptly to complications or side effects and ensure patient stability.
• Provide initial wound care at the surgical site and support recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Airway management

Neurological monitoring

Cardiac monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

CO RN licensure

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS & PALS certifications

PACU experience (1+ year)

Job description

HCA HealthONE Aurora is recruiting a PACU Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-operative care. You will manage airway support, monitor neurological and cardiac status, and respond promptly to complications, ensuring stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams and may have on-call duties.

Required: Colorado RN license, BLS; ACLS & PALS; BSN preferred; 1+ year PACU experience. Benefits include comprehensive plans and retirement options.