PACU RN

Hey there. I've been recruiting nurses for over a decade, and I know a solid PRN gig when I see one. This isn't about filling a seat; it's about finding the right nurse for a specific team at Ambulatory Surgery Center Tampa in Tampa, FL. If you're an RN with some grit and PACU or critical care experience who wants control over your schedule, let's talk.

The Work

You're the bridge between surgery and home. Your shift revolves around preparing for, recovering, and safely discharging surgical patients. It's a mix of sharp assessment, hands on care, and clear communication.

• Get your patient's bay ready before they roll in. That means making sure all the equipment and supplies they'll need are right there.
• You'll do the full workup: a head to toe physical, a review of their history and any tests, and a psychological check in.
• Administering pre op meds and IV therapy as ordered is part of your flow.
• We need someone proficient with IVs; inserting them, maintaining them, and pulling them out cleanly.
• A big part of your focus is on that post op site. You're checking dressings, monitoring the surgical area, and knowing exactly when to flag the surgeon if something looks off.
• The last step is yours: making absolutely certain your patient hits every discharge criterion before they walk out the door.

What You Need to Bring

Let's be direct about qualifications. We need these from day one.

• Your nursing degree: an Associate Degree in Nursing, an RN Diploma, or a higher degree like a BSN.
• At least one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting. Time in PACU, ICU, or Surgery? That's what we're really looking for.
• An active RN license for the state you'll be working in.
• A current BCLS certification. Just a heads up; they don't accept online only certs for this one.
• You'll need to get your ACLS certification within your first 30 days here.
• PALS certification is also required within 30 days if our facility needs it.

The Details & The Good Stuff

This is a PRN position at our center in Tampa, FL. We handle over 500 cases a month across specialties like orthopedics, ophthalmology, GI, urology, podiatry, plastics, and pain management. The team here; nurses and admins; is tight knit and seriously dedicated to quality. They've got 100% physician survey participation, which tells you something about how they operate.

Being part of HCA Healthcare comes with a substantial benefits package they call their "total rewards" program. What's included can vary by your location and role status (like PRN), but here’s what they offer:

• Health coverage options: medical plans that can include prescription drug coverage; dental; vision; behavioral health; even telemedicine services.
• A wellbeing program that offers free counseling sessions and referrals if you need them.
- Programs for time away from work: think paid time off (PTO), paid family leave plans. - Disability coverage for both long term and short term needs. - A strong focus on savings: their 401(k) plan matches 100% of what you put in from 3% up to 9% of your pay (the match amount depends on how long you've been there). - An Employee Stock Purchase Plan lets you buy company stock at a discount. - They have flexible spending accounts. - Help with financial planning through preferred banking partners and counseling. - Serious education support: tuition assistance; help with student loans; support for getting certifications. - Scholarships for dependents. - A specific partnership with Galen College of Nursing. - Other life benefit stuff like fertility/family building support; adoption assistance; life insurance options; extra health protection plans (supplemental); auto/home insurance discounts; legal counseling services.