PACU Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Lewisville, TX

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About The Position

As a PACU Registered Nurse at Medical City Lewisville, you will provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients. You will manage airway support, closely monitor neurological and cardiac status, respond promptly to complications or side effects, provide initial wound care, and help ensure patients remain stable during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team and be available for on-call shifts during select non-business hours, as discussed during the interview.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, visible and supportive leadership, staffing support from certified nurse assistants, patient care technicians, charge nurses, and an internal RN float pool, and opportunities to share input through rounding with unit leaders. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• One year of experience required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients, including airway support and monitoring neurological and cardiac status.
• Respond promptly to complications or side effects and provide initial wound care to surgical sites.
• Ensure patients remain stable during recovery and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor changes throughout the shift, and thoroughly document patient status and care provided.
• Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off and paid family leave.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Professional certification support, clinical education courses, mentorship opportunities, and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

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