PACU Nurse PRN

About the Role

As a PACU Registered Nurse at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. This position includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, which will be discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities

• Manage airway support and closely monitor neurological and cardiac status.
• Respond promptly to any complications or side effects.
• Provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery.
• Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of critical care experience (ICU, ER, PACU).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Position Details

• Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance.
• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input.
• Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare.
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care.

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100-bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children, including emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care with compassion and comfort in our modern facility.