PACU RN: Post-Op Care & Critical Support

HCA Healthcare; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to lead post-operative care, including airway support, neurological and cardiac monitoring, and response to complications. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams, with on-call availability during select non-business hours.

The role emphasizes patient stability during recovery, wound care, and adherence to physician orders, with a focus on safe, high-quality care in a busy acute setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Florida Registered Nurse licensure or appropriate compact licensure; FL license within 60 days if compact.
• Nursing education: Diploma/ASN required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of post-operative patients.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Skills

Acute care experience

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

On-call availability

Education

Nursing Diploma or ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to lead post-operative care, including airway support, neurological and cardiac monitoring, and response to complications. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams, with on-call availability during select non-business hours.

The role emphasizes patient stability during recovery, wound care, and adherence to physician orders, with a focus on safe, high-quality care in a busy acute setting.