Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to uphold clinical excellence and coordinate post-anesthesia care. You will maintain sterile technique, assess patient status, and apply targeted pain management strategies to enhance recovery.

Collaborating with surgical teams, you will streamline OR/PACU workflows and lead multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure safe and smooth transitions of care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• RN license required prior to hire.
• Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 1 month of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aseptic sterile techniques per AORN/ASPA standards to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Assess physical and psychological patient status and manage pain to improve recovery timelines.
• Coordinate with OR/PACU teams to streamline workflow and discharge planning.
• Lead multidisciplinary discharge planning for seamless transitions of care.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

Specialty: PACU

Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Excellence: Maintain rigorous aseptic sterile techniques in strict alignment with AORN and ASPAN standards to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and zero-percent infection rates.
• Acute Care Management: Expertly assess physical and psychological patient status, delivering targeted interventions and pain management strategies that improve recovery timelines.
• Proactive Coordination: Anticipate complex case‑specific needs by synthesizing deep knowledge of pathophysiology and surgical procedures to streamline OR/PACU workflow.
• Discharge Strategy: Spearhead multidisciplinary discharge planning, coordinating with families and healthcare teams to ensure seamless transitions of care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Previous critical care experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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