Registered Nurse RN PACU

HCA Healthcare • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides immediate post-operative care to surgical patients. The role includes airway support, close monitoring of neurological and cardiac status, responding to complications or side effects, providing initial surgical-site wound care, and maintaining patient stability during recovery. The nurse collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia teams and participates in an interdisciplinary care team.

The position includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, to be discussed during the interview. Scheduling is self-preferential and posted four weeks in advance. Nurses are supported by visible leadership, Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Charge Nurses, and an internal RN float pool. Unit leaders round with staff to hear suggestions about patient care.

The nurse delivers patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires applying the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe nursing care; assessing patients and monitoring and documenting changes throughout the shift; and educating patients and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Associate degree.
• Two years of experience required.
• 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.
• Manage airway support and monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status.
• Respond promptly to complications and side effects.
• Provide initial wound care to surgical sites and maintain patient stability during recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe nursing care.
• Assess patients, monitor their 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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including 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, 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

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