PACU RN

HCA Healthcare • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

Grand Strand Medical Center is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-operative care and support safe, high-quality patient recovery. The nurse manages airway support, monitors patients’ neurological and cardiac status, responds promptly to complications or side effects, provides initial surgical-site wound care, and ensures patient stability. The role involves collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams and includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, to be discussed during the interview.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, support from Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Charge Nurses, and an internal RN float pool, as well as rounding with unit leaders. The nurse works with an interdisciplinary team and applies evidence-based practices and continuous improvement to deliver patient-centered care. Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or PALS Instructor, to be obtained within six months of employment start date.
• Previous PACU, ED, or critical-care experience.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• 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.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed