PACU RN – Caring, Tech-Driven Recovery Team

HCA Healthcare; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Education support through GalenCollege

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and disability coverage

Job summary

HCA Healthcare’s Surgery Center of Anchorage is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide safe postoperative care in a busy ambulatory surgery center. You will support airway management, monitor vital signs, and discharge planning in line with center policies.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, 1+ years of PACU or surgical experience, and certifications (BCLS, ACLS, PALS as required). We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, patient-family centered culture.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS if required by facility within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients’ care area and ensure equipment and supplies are provided.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• Maintain and remove IV catheters and saline locks correctly.
• Perform and document head-to-toe evaluation using approved scoring system.
• Check dressings and/or operative site and report abnormalities.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and family.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Skills

Active RN license

1+ years nursing experience

BCLS Certification upon employment

ACLS within 30 days of hire

PALS if required by facility

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing

Job description

HCA Healthcare’s Surgery Center of Anchorage is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide safe postoperative care in a busy ambulatory surgery center. You will support airway management, monitor vital signs, and discharge planning in line with center policies.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, 1+ years of PACU or surgical experience, and certifications (BCLS, ACLS, PALS as required). We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, patient-family centered culture.