RN PACU PRN

HCA Healthcare • Miami, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a PACU Registered Nurse at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, you will provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients. You will support patients’ airways, closely monitor neurological and cardiac status, respond promptly to complications or side effects, provide initial wound care, and ensure patients remain stable during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams. The role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, which will be discussed during the interview.

The position offers 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, as well as rounding with unit leaders to gather input on patient care.

You will deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will use the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe nursing care. You will assess patients, monitor and document changes in their condition and the care provided, and educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a 488-bed facility in Miami-Dade County. It offers emergency, heart and vascular, maternity and neonatal, rehabilitation, and cancer services, among other specialties. The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center, has a Level II NICU, and is accredited for inpatient rehabilitation and its Comprehensive Community Cancer Program.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Active Registered Nurse qualification (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience in PACU.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of the 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 and side effects.
• Provide initial wound care and ensure patient stability during recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams and other members of the 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 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.
• Be available for on-call coverage 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, 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

• Education Level: Associate degree