Registered Nurse Outpt PACU PRN

HCA Healthcare • Orlando, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides immediate post-operative care to surgical patients in the PACU at UCF Lake Nona Hospital. The role includes airway support, close monitoring of neurological and cardiac status, prompt response to complications or side effects, initial wound care, and ensuring patient stability during recovery. The nurse collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia teams and is required to be available for on-call duty during select non-business hours, as discussed during the interview.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, staffing resources including Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Charge Nurses, and an internal RN float pool, and regular rounding with unit leaders. Nurses work within a collaborative team culture and are encouraged to raise questions, seek assistance, and contribute suggestions for patient care.

UCF Lake Nona Hospital is a newly opened, full-service hospital in Lake Nona, Florida, serving Osceola County and surrounding communities. Services include 24/7 emergency care, women's care, comprehensive surgical services, an Advanced Imaging Center, and a Family Birthing Unit.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders must obtain a Florida license within 60 days after relocation.
• BLS-AHA Provider-issued card required within 30 days of start.
• ACLS-American Heart Association Provider-issued card required within six months.
• PALS-American Heart Association Provider-issued card required within six months.
• At least one year of PACU experience required.
• Call availability is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• ASPAN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including providers and therapy professionals.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently provide safe nursing care.
• 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 immediate post-operative care, 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 patient stability during recovery and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Be available for on-call duty during select non-business hours.
• Participate in rounding with unit leaders and provide input on patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree