Registered Nurse PACU PRN

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse PACU PRN role at Doctors Hospital of Augusta
, a part of HCA Healthcare.

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.

This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of provider(s), therapy, and others.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• 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.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma.

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has been providing quality healthcare services since 1973. We offer a wide range of services for our patients and are committed to compassionate care. As part of HCA Healthcare, we support a culture of learning and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.