Registered Nurse PACU PRN

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse provides immediate post-operative care to surgical patients, including airway support, close monitoring of neurological and cardiac status, prompt response to complications or side effects, and initial wound care. The nurse helps ensure patients remain stable during recovery and collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia teams. The position includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, which will be discussed during the interview.

The role delivers patient-centered nursing care within an interdisciplinary team, applies evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives, and uses the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe care. The nurse assesses patients, monitors them throughout the shift, documents changes and care provided, and educates patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

The hospital offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, supportive leadership, and staffing resources including Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an internal RN float pool. Unit leaders, including charge nurses, round to hear staff suggestions about patient care. The position is PRN at St. David’s Surgical Hospital in North Austin. Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse qualification.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients in the PACU.
• Manage airway support and monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status.
• Respond promptly to complications or side effects and provide initial wound care at surgical sites.
• Ensure patient stability during recovery and collaborate with 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 that includes 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 condition 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.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed