PACU RN – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit [Full Time Role] PACU0130 NS#12

Job Title: PACU RN Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Location: Panama City FL
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Shifts: Mixed 10-hour shifts (7:005:30 8:006:30 9:007:30 10:008:30)
On-Call Requirement: Must live within 30 minutes of the facility

Pay & Incentives

• Hourly Pay Range:

  • $27.72 $33.00/hr (5 years experience)

  • $36.30/hr (10 years experience)

  • $39.60/hr (15 years experience)

• Shift Differential: $2.50/hr after 3 PM

• On-Call Pay: $4/hr

• Sign-On Bonus: $15000

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Hospital Overview

A 238-bed acute care hospital in Bay County FL serving the community for 40 years is seeking a skilled PACU RN. The hospital provides comprehensive care including:

• Advanced cardiac assessment and treatment

• Certified womens services

• Adult and pediatric emergency services

• Advanced Primary Stroke Care certification

• Accredited Comprehensive Breast Care Center

• Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI

• Pediatric ER Level III NICU and Pediatric ICU

• Orthopedic care robotic surgery cardiac vascular and interventional services

Position Summary

As a PACU RN you will provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients. Responsibilities include monitoring neurological cardiac and respiratory status managing airway support providing initial wound care responding to complications and collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams. The role includes participation in on-call rotations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-centered care in the PACU

• Apply nursing process critical thinking and technical skills to deliver safe care

• Assess patient condition monitor continuously and document changes

• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and follow-up

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

• Participate in scheduling unit rounding and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of recent PACU RN experience (critical care experience preferred)

• Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license (compact license holders have 60 days)

• Graduate of an accredited RN program (Diploma or Associate Degree)

• BLS certification within 30 days of employment

• ACLS certification within 60 days of employment

• PALS certification within 60 days of employment

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package may include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health plans

• Life and disability coverage

• Telemedicine services and medical transportation support

• 401(k) with 100% match on 39% of pay

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with 10% discount

• Fertility and family-building benefits including adoption assistance

• Tuition reimbursement student loan repayment and certification support

• Paid time off paid family leave and long/short-term disability coverage

• Employee Health Assistance Fund for income-based coverage

• Counseling referral and wellness resources

• Colleague recognition programs and professional development opportunities

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.