Registered Nurse PACU PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Free counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) match

Education and tuition assistance

Job summary

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, GA seeks a PACU Registered Nurse on a PRN basis to deliver high-quality, patient-centered post-anesthesia care. You will monitor airway, neuro and cardiac status and provide wound care as patients recover.

Collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia, you will ensure patient safety, participate in on-call coverage as needed, and use critical thinking to respond quickly to changes in condition.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• RN: Registered Nurse licensed to practice.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered PACU care following evidence-based practices.
• Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, and respond to complications.
• Provide initial wound care and ensure patient stability during recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Participate in on-call shifts as discussed in interview.

Skills

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

RN (Registered Nurse)

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

As a Registered Nurse PACU PRN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

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 Assistance, 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

• (RN) Registered Nurse

• Associate Degree

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is a regional health system featuring a state-of-the- art hospital, cancer center and a network of physician practices that serve Vidalia, GA. and the surrounding communities. Meadows Health includes the only nationally accredited hospital in Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen and Tattnall counties.

Meadows offers the latest in medical advancements including cutting-edge cancer care, life-saving heart attack procedures, women's services, wound care, orthopedic medicine and more.

Whether you're exploring the scenic outdoors, participating in the famous Vidalia Onion Festival, or savoring local culinary delights, Vidalia offers something for everyone. This is the perfect destination for travelers, families, and locals alike to enjoy unique attractions, community events, and the beauty of South Georgia.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.