PACU RN PRN

Ambulatory Surgery Center Tampa • Tampa, FL

407d

About The Position

The PACU RN PRN position at Ambulatory Surgery Center Tampa involves providing safe and effective nursing care to patients postoperatively until they are discharged. The role emphasizes creating positive patient interactions and ensuring a comforting environment while monitoring vital signs and managing patient care effectively.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher degree in Nursing required.
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU, or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire.
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients' care area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform and document head-to-toe evaluation of patients utilizing an approved scoring system.
• Check dressings and/or operative site of patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and families.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support including adoption assistance and child/elder care resources.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave).

What This Job Offers

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