PACU Registered Nurse (RN) - Panama City, FL (Full Time, Direct Hire Role)

NavitsPartners • Panama City, FL

6d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse provides critical post-operative care for surgical patients. This role focuses on advanced monitoring, airway management, pain control, and early detection of complications following anesthesia. The PACU RN collaborates with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient recovery in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PACU RN experience
• Active Florida RN license (or Compact RN license with FL license obtained within 60 days)
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• PALS required
• RN Diploma or Associate Degree required (BSN preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered post-anesthesia care using evidence-based practices
• Monitor airway, neurological status, hemodynamics, and pain levels
• Detect and respond promptly to post-operative complications or adverse reactions
• Conduct initial wound assessments and post-surgical care interventions
• Document patient condition, treatments, and clinical changes accurately
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, and ancillary teams for safe patient transitions
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary rounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree