Registered Nurse (RN) (PACU) (Per Diem)

Job Summary

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (American Heart Association).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent PACU, Critical Care, ICU, ER, or Surgical Services experience preferred.
• Certification in a nursing specialty (e.g., Critical Care, Psychiatry).
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Critical thinking and clinical decision-making
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and emergency response
• Airway management and post-anesthesia recovery care
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Patient and family education
• Infection prevention and patient safety practices
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in high-acuity environments

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications, IV therapy, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesiologists, surgical staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional nursing standards at all times.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Day Shift
• Weekends/Holiday rotation and on-call coverage may be required based on departmental needs