Cleveland Clinic·Vero Beach, Florida
Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit by monitoring vital signs and administering medications as anesthesia wears off. Implement and update patient care plans while coordinating discharge needs and educating families.
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RN - PACU
JOB CODE: 0002IR
Schedule: 7:00am-7:30pm/10:00am-10:30pm
6/10/26 - 6/14/26
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida.
Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care.
At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers.
You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
After surgery, patients are taken to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), otherwise known as the recovery room.
There, patients are monitored closely as their anesthesia wears off.
During this time, nursing caregivers check and monitor heart rhythm, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and breathing.
They will also inquire about patients’ level of pain and provide medications as necessary.
On this team, you will have the chance to grow your nursing skills in a critical care setting while being a part of an elite healthcare organization.
Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic system provides nurses with many professional development resources, including furthering your education, committee participation and online/in-person courses to enhance your skills.
00AM – 7:30PM or 10:00AM – 10:30PM, with on-call and weekend and holiday requirements.
Provide direct nursing care.
Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
Educate patients and their families.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
