Perioperative RN - Preop & PACU, Ambulatory Surgery

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Behavioral health & telemedicine

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

Ambulatory Surgery Center Tampa, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Perioperative Nurse to plan, perform and evaluate preoperative and postoperative nursing care until discharge.

You will join a team that values mentorship, clinical education, and certification support, with a nationwide transfer policy to grow your career. Strong RN licensure and PACU/surgery experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher is required.
• Minimum 1+ year nursing experience in a clinical setting (PACU/ICU or Surgery preferred).
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS certification is required at employment (online not acceptable).
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS required if facility requires it within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients' care area adequately before case.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure.
• Conduct complete physical and psychological assessment and review history and tests.
• Administer pre-operative medications and IV therapy as prescribed.
• Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks with proper technique.
• Check dressings and operative site and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Verify patients meet discharge criteria.

Skills

1+ years nursing experience

Active RN license

BCLS Certification

ACLS within 30 days

PALS if required

Education

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

Job description

Ambulatory Surgery Center Tampa, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Perioperative Nurse to plan, perform and evaluate preoperative and postoperative nursing care until discharge.

You will join a team that values mentorship, clinical education, and certification support, with a nationwide transfer policy to grow your career. Strong RN licensure and PACU/surgery experience are required.