Senior PACU Charge Nurse - Preop & Recovery

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Charge Nurse for PREOP/PACU to ensure continuous, high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation. The role includes patient safety, comfort, and privacy throughout recovery and discharge planning.

The Charge PACU RN will support the medical team in procedure rooms, assist with conscious sedation, and coordinate assessments and care plans for each patient and family.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ability to make nursing judgments and prioritize workload.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all PACU patients.
• Evaluate patient condition continuously with safety and privacy maintained.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms, with sedation and sterile techniques.
• Plan and implement discharge readiness for patients and families.

Skills

RN License

BLS/ACLS

PACU experience

Decision making

Communication skills

PALS if required

Education

Accredited RN program

Job description

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Charge Nurse for PREOP/PACU to ensure continuous, high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation. The role includes patient safety, comfort, and privacy throughout recovery and discharge planning.

The Charge PACU RN will support the medical team in procedure rooms, assist with conscious sedation, and coordinate assessments and care plans for each patient and family.