PRN PACU RN

HCA Healthcare•Davie, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse provides immediate post-operative care to surgical patients at HCA Florida University Hospital. The role includes airway support, close monitoring of neurological and cardiac status, prompt response to complications and side effects, initial wound care, and ensuring patient stability during recovery. The nurse collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia teams and is expected to be available on call during select non-business hours, as discussed in the interview. The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, staffing support from certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians, charge nurses, and an internal RN float pool, as well as unit-leader rounding and a collaborative team culture. The nurse delivers patient-centered care, contributes to an interdisciplinary team and continuous improvement, applies the nursing process and clinical judgment, monitors and documents patient condition and care, and educates patients and caregivers about treatment and follow-up. The role is at a 165-bed hospital in Davie, Florida. The hospital has 600 colleagues, more than 750 physicians, and provides services including emergency care, maternity, orthopedics, oncology, neurosciences, diagnostic services, and robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Must be an experienced PACU RN.
Registered Nurse (RN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients.
Manage airway support and closely monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status.
Respond promptly to complications or side effects.
Provide initial wound care and ensure patient stability during recovery.
Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams and participate in an interdisciplinary care team.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
Assess and monitor patient condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Provide on-call availability during select non-business hours.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including 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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.