Registered Nurse / RN PACU

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Registered Nurse in PACU on a variable shift (PRN). You will deliver direct patient care through the nursing process, assess patients on arrival to PACU, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, quality recovery.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, airway management, and post-anesthesia care in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates hold Oklahoma RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensure in Oklahoma.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in PACU using the nursing process.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for post-anesthesia recovery.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Support patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

PACU nursing

Education

RN licensure in Oklahoma

Job description

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Recovery Room (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Hospital South is a full-service 180-bed hospital providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services using state-of-the‑art technology in a friendly community setting. Consistent performance has helped the hospital be nationally recognized for patient safety.

The Registered Nurse in PACU is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. He/ she is responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care of critically ill patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes, serving as a resource when directed, utilizing knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of care, and contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient care outcomes.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oklahoma
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)