Registered Nurse RN PACU

HCA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

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, initial surgical-site wound care, and assessment of patient stability during recovery. The nurse collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia teams and is expected to be available for on-call work during select non-business hours, as discussed during the interview. The role provides patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team, applies the nursing process and critical-thinking, scientific-judgment, technical, and leadership skills to deliver safe care, monitors and documents patient condition and care throughout each shift, and educates patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up. The hospital describes self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, supportive and visible leadership, staffing support from certified nurse assistants, patient care technicians, charge nurses, and an internal RN float pool, and rounding with unit leaders to hear staff suggestions about patient care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Registered Nurse Diploma.
Two years of critical care experience required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 closely monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status.
Respond promptly to complications or side effects and provide initial wound care to surgical sites.
Ensure patients remain stable during recovery.
Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams and participate in an interdisciplinary care team.
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 deliver safe nursing care.
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

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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 and 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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.