Registered Nurse PACU PRN

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Wellbeing support including counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse who will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the immediate post-operative setting. You will manage airway support, monitor patient statuses, and collaborate with surgical teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year RN PACU experience and possess ACLS and BCLS certifications within 30 days of employment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and education support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RN PACU experience required.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• BCLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care of surgical patients.
• Monitor neurological and cardiac status.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia team.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions.

Skills

Patient care management

Clinical judgment

Nursing process application

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

Position Details

• Self/Preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance
• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input
• Staffing support from certified nurse assistants, patient care techs, charge nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care

What You Will Do in This Role

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RN PACU experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.