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Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension·Saint Johns County, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Maintain a sterile field and apply pathophysiology knowledge to anticipate surgical needs. Evaluate patient responses to treatments and manage pain levels according to national benchmarks.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Jacksonville,
  • FL
  • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St.
  • Johns
  • County
  • Hospital
  • Department:
  • PACU
  • Schedule: Rotating | Full-time What You Will Do Maintain a pristine sterile field by following strict aseptic techniques in accordance with AORN and ASPAN standards. Use your deep knowledge of pathophysiology and surgical procedures to anticipate case-specific needs before they arise. Closely evaluate patient responses to treatments and clinical interventions, ensuring safety at every stage of the perioperative process. Expertly manage patient pain levels through specialized assessment and the administration of ordered interventions. Ensure all actions meet national benchmarks for perioperative and perianesthesia nursing care.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration:
  • Required
  • Credential(s): Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Department of Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following: BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • ADVLIFSUP certification accepted in lieu of
  • BLS
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. ASN or BSN preferred.
  • Work
  • Experience: Previous PACU experience preferred. Critical Care experience required. Additional Preferences 1 year of PACU, ED, or critical care experience Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a Florida Registered Nurse license and BLS or ACLS certification. A nursing degree is required, with critical care experience being mandatory and PACU experience preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Sterile Field Maintenance
  • Pain Management
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Pathophysiology
  • Perioperative Care
  • Clinical Intervention
  • Perianesthesia Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Saint Johns County, Florida
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jun 17, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 270 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

PACU nursing demand in Florida

Florida PACU roles are often competitive because hospitals and surgical centers need nurses who can manage post-anesthesia recovery, monitor airway and pain status, and respond quickly to changing patient conditions. This role typically favors candidates with an RN degree, a valid Florida license, one year of staff RN experience, and current or timely BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status before applying.

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